by Keenen Diamond | Jun 27, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse
Cravings for drugs and alcohol are entirely normal in the early stages of recovery. We have yet to go through the work of our recovery program and do not have a strong defense against the first drink or drug. As we progress in our recovery, we will develop healthy...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 27, 2018 | Q&A, Substance Abuse
Synthetic marijuana has grown in recent years as a major public health danger. There seem to be constant news stories about deaths or serious health problems tied to using synthetic forms of marijuana. The process of creating the chemicals used to mimic the effects of...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 26, 2018 | Love and Relationships, Sobriety
Compassionate is the ability to have sympathetic pity and concern for the suffering of others. In recovery, compassion is a great motivator for us to seek out and help others who are still suffering from addiction and alcoholism. In fact, most recovery meetings begin...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 26, 2018 | Addiction News, Q&A
There are many different views about addiction. Some believe it is an entirely spiritual sickness while others believe it is entirely mental and physical. Regardless of the spiritual and mental components that propel one into addiction, one thing is true: addiction...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 25, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Life in Recovery
Men and women suffering from the disease of addiction tend to have issues surrounding unrealistic expectations. The problem stems from an inherent need for control. Just as we attempted to assert control over every facet of our lives and ourselves, we can become...
