by Keenen Diamond | Aug 15, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Crack is a freebase form of cocaine that provides a brief but intense high when smoked. Smoking crack allows the drug to reach the brain very quickly and create a strong surge in dopamine, leading to short-term feelings of euphoria. Crack is less expensive that...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 14, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Relapse and Recovery
Early recovery can be a confusing time. We want to get involved in a long-term recovery program but are unsure about the pros and cons of each program. There are 12-step programs, religious programs, secular programs, and different programs focused on overcoming...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 14, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States. Benzodiazepines, such as Valium and Xanax, are a class of drug often prescribed to treat anxiety. In the short-term, benzodiazepines can be effective in treating mental health concerns, but when abused...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 13, 2018 | Addiction News, Blog
Harris Wittels, co-executive producer of Parks and Recreation and inventor of the word “humblebrag,” passed away from a heroin overdose in February of 2015. Wittels was well-respected in the comedy world and wrote for shows like The Sarah Silverman Program, Eastbound...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 13, 2018 | Q&A, Recovery
We are often surprised to find that many of the people attempting to help us recover in treatment have their own personal experience with addiction and recovery. Their experience, strength, and hope will be invaluable as we enter into a process of addressing and...
