by Keenen Diamond | Oct 24, 2018 | Alternative Therapy, Recovery
Everybody needs a motivational boost from time to time. We can easily fall victim to depression or self-pity in early recovery that keep us from feeling excited about all that sobriety has to offer. If we can stay inspired, we won’t lose the spark that keeps us going...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 24, 2018 | Drug Abuse, Q&A
People rarely consider cannabis, or marijuana, to be a drug that requires treatment. However, the disease of addiction is indiscriminate. Although physical dependence does not develop, people can become just as psychologically addicted to cannabis as any other...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 23, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Recovery
We strive for feelings of peace and serenity in our recovery. When we are at ease with ourselves and the outside world, we don’t feel the familiar compulsion to use alcohol and drugs because we no longer need to “fix” anything in our lives. Meetings of Alcoholics...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 23, 2018 | Alcoholism, Q&A
Alcoholism and addiction are generally spoken of as two different things. The differences, however, had more to do with social factors rather than the disease of addiction. When looking at the reasons why a person develops alcoholism and addiction, there are virtually...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 22, 2018 | Alcoholism, Q&A
Alcohol’s status as a legal intoxicant makes it no less dangerous than most illicit substances. Chronic consumption of alcohol can be devastating to the brain and body, leading to serious health complications or early death. Excessive alcohol consumption is the fourth...
