by Keenen Diamond | Sep 3, 2018 | Addiction News, Q&A
A person who first achieves sobriety is in danger of falling into the trap of behavioral addictions. Food, sex, and gambling are examples of behavioral addictions that a person may find themselves engaging in as an attempt to replace the fleeting feelings of pleasure...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 31, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Life in Recovery
The words “happy, joyous, and free” are said quite frequently in the rooms of recovery meetings. However, what are they referring to? It seems simple enough– we find happiness in sobriety, our lives become filled with joy, and we are free from the chains of...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 31, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Treating opioid addiction requires that treatment staff take into account gender differences when it comes to drug use. Opioid addiction, in particular, affects women different than it affects men. According to the Center for Disease Control, about 18 women die every...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 30, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Life in Recovery
Recovery is about mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. Drugs and alcohol were a way for us to stay within our comfort zones. We self-medicated to cope with any and all external stressors and found solace in the immediate comfort provided by intoxication. Sobriety...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 30, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
The immune system is responsible for the body’s ability to defend against bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, and other dangerous pathogens. Without a properly functioning immune system, we are entirely defenseless against disease-causing microorganisms. Drugs and...
