by Keenen Diamond | Oct 9, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Many men and women in active addiction allow their health to fall by the wayside. We find our lives being driven by drugs and alcohol, and end up caring very little about our own physical health. Proper nutrition and healthy eating habits are rarely considered before...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 8, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Blog
Going to a treatment facility is a frightening prospect. We have made a resolution to rid ourselves of our addiction, but we don’t know what to expect. The effectiveness of our treatment depends largely on our willingness to allow ourselves to be helped and engage in...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 8, 2018 | Drug Abuse, Q&A
Opioids are one of the most addictive substances a person can use. The current opioid epidemic is due, in part, to many people who begin using prescription opioid painkillers, but move onto harder drugs like heroin after they develop physical dependence. Their...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 5, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Recovery
Everyone is concerned with their appearance. In active addiction, we are often unable to see the damage we have caused to our looks. It can be quite a blow to finally see ourselves the way that others have seen us. The natural progression of sobriety usually repairs...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 4, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Recovery
12-Step recovery programs focus on spirituality as a tool to achieving sobriety. Newcomers to 12-Step recovery programs often see the word “God” and assume that the program must be religious in nature. While spirituality and a belief in a higher power are necessary to...
