Is Blue Meth Real?
23May
30Apr
What is PTS?
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress (PTS)
Even if you haven't personally experienced trauma, you've probably heard of the mental health condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, you may not know that post-traumatic stress (PTS) is a different form of this mental illness. So, what is PTS? PTS is a normal reaction...
16Apr
Journal Prompts for Addiction Recovery
How to Make the Most of an Addiction Recovery Journal
When you start your recovery journey, you will likely find that you have a whole toolbox of new coping skills to implement. One of the best options in the addiction recovery process is journaling because it allows you to reflect on...
12Apr
What Does Cocaine Smell Like?
Identify Cocaine by Smell and Get a Loved One Help
Most people are familiar with the strong smell that comes from certain substances, such as marijuana or alcohol. But what about coke: what does cocaine smell like? Cocaine is mostly odorless in 'pure cocaine' form - though it most often has...
22Mar
Meth Relapse
What a Relapse Is, How to Prevent it, and Next Steps to Take
Are you part of the 2.5 million people who reported using methamphetamine in the last twelve months? Meth addiction is more common than many people realize -- and so is meth relapse. When you enter into substance...
27Feb
What Does Meth Look Like?
Resources on Methamphetamine Use and Recovery
Meth is a central nervous system stimulant drug that produces a powerful high. Meth use causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat, and can quickly impact the mental and physical health of users. Sometimes, meth can lead to overdose and even death. Have you found something that...
13Feb
Phenomenon of Craving
Alcohol and Drug Abuse and the Sensation of Craving
What do we know about the phenomenon of craving? This saying goes back decades and is included in a passage from the Alcoholics Anonymous book. How can this passage about the phenomenon of craving and Alcoholics Anonymous be useful today, even for clients...
24Jan
Personalized Addiction Treatment
Choosing Personalized Treatment for Substance Abuse
There are a wide variety of names used by rehab facilities to characterize their personalized addiction treatment programs since there are just as many ways to treat drug abuse. The ability to tailor care to each client is one of these distinguishing features. What does it...
08Jan
Baking Soda To Pass Drug Test: Fact Or Fiction?
A Closer Look At Baking Soda To Fool Drug Tests
People use a variety of methods to attempt to “beat” drug tests. These include but aren't limited to drinking baking soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate). Many ideas used to “beat” or “fool” a drug test are not effective, and some...
28Nov
