Getting Free Dental Grants for Recovering Addicts
06Aug
31Jul
Does Methadone Get in Your Bones?
Looking at Myths and Realities of Methadone and its Alternatives
You may have heard the myth or even thought it was proven. But is it really a fact: does methadone get in your bones? This is an important question for anyone who is considering using methadone to minimize their withdrawal symptoms. Those...
17Jul
What Percent of Meth Addicts Recover?
Looking at Statistics and How to Attain Lasting Meth Recovery
When you or a loved one are struggling with meth addiction, you might want to know the statistics that can help offer hope for a successful recovery. So, what percent of meth addicts recover and go on to live healthy and...
28Jun
Writing a Letter to My Alcoholic Daughter
My Own Story and Guidance for Others in the Same Situation
My own personal experience with alcoholism led me to dread the effect it might have on my children. And although my two sons dodged the 'drinking bullet,' alcohol nearly destroyed our daughter's life. Although I knew it on an intellectual level...
17Jun
You Failed a DISA Drug Test: What Comes Next
Get Information and Support for Return to Duty at Icarus Today
When a contractor or employee fails a drug test from DISA, there are some serious consequences that result. A failed DISA drug test marks the beginning of a chain of events required to reinstate you in your career and get...
06Jun
Drugs that Cause Skin Picking and Sores
A Guide to Substance Use and Skin Picking Disorders
Skin picking is an unfortunate side effect that makes the effects of potent drugs more visible. The best way to stop skin-picking disorders is to eliminate drug abuse. However, you may wonder whether your substance use is really the cause. Let's get...
31May
Writing a Goodbye Letter to Addiction: An Example
My Farewell to Addiction Letter and Guidance on Writing Your Own
We all have our own ways of letting addiction go. Addiction wreaks havoc on your personal and professional life and eventually feels like it becomes a part of you. It maybe sounds strange, but one of the most difficult...
08May
11 Searing Meth Movies: Fulfill the Need for Speed
A Look at the Best Methamphetamine Movies Ever Made
Lights! Camera! Meth! From the big screen to the silver screen, and blockbusters to independent documentaries, methamphetamine has unfortunately carved out a notorious role in American folklore and movie culture. Talented writers and amateur directors from Hollywood to the backwoods have spun...
02Apr
Why Do Addicts Relapse When Things Are Good?
A Personal Relapse Autopsy Guide for Returning to Recovery
Why do addicts relapse when things are good? There is no single answer that can explain this. Addiction is such a complicated issue and usually involves many different factors. I've relapsed several times as a result of my drug abuse, and really...
27Mar
Establishing a Sober Support Network
