American college and university campuses are hotspots for some of the hardest partying in the country, a place where students report using drugs and alcohol to relieve stress, fit in, have fun and forget their problems. A 2005 study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University found that scores of […]
How to Have Fun in Recovery
Do you ever find yourself thinking, “Sober life is so boring!” If so, you’re not alone. Many people fall prey to the myth that sober life is less fun and then end up falling back into a lifestyle of addiction because they don’t know how to deal with their boredom. Likewise, often, those with substance […]
Sobriety Provides a Second Chance for Justin Furstenfeld
Brutally honest lyrics in rock music can often shock the listener, but sometimes they can lift the soul. This is especially true when the songs emphasize a positive message designed to encourage or offer hope.
Breaking The Stigma of Addiction: The Addicted Eagle Scout
At the age of 17, I was awarded the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout and I was addicted to opioid painkillers and black tar heroin. Shortly after graduating high school I found myself attending 12 step meetings in California, searching for an answer to solve my problem. Three years passed […]
Best Addiction Treatment Center: Nova Ranked 7th In Nation.
Nova Recovery Center ranks number seven on QuitAlcohol Top Ten Treatment Centers list for addiction treatment. QuitAlcohol.com is an initiative with the Alcohol Abuse Counsel and a trained group of volunteers. Their team consists of many writers, and individuals in recovery. QuitAlcohol shares the common goal of distributing information that the general public can use […]
Substance Abuse in Football: Johnny Manziel
For millions of people, Saturdays and Sundays in the fall are devoted to football. Fans come together to celebrate the game and its players week after week, but there’s a dark undercurrent in college and professional sports that is often ignored.
Treating Heroin Cravings with Virtual Reality
Heroin use has been on the rise since 2002, doubling over the course of ten years. With this increase in heroin use comes the need for new and improved forms of treatment. While medications and traditional therapy are important in the continued fight against heroin addiction, researchers are beginning to look toward new innovations to […]
Generation “Heroin” – The Generation Addicted to Heroin
The United States is experiencing a rise in deaths related to drug overdoses and heroin epidemic. Since 2000, the rate of deaths from drug overdoses has increased 137%, including a 200% increase in the rate of opioid overdoses resulting in death. ABC recently aired a special on heroin addiction treatment. The special investigation Breaking Point: […]
Staying Sober at SXSW
3 Tips to staying sober at SXSW 1.Taking it slow. While you want to get back in the social swing of things, one poor decision can undermine the hard work and determination you put into getting sober. Whether you’re a newcomer or have years of sobriety, the best rule of thumb in staying sober during […]
How to Host a Heroin Addiction Intervention
Heroin addiction can feel like a nightmare, and those who suffer from it often cannot escape on their own. Their bodies and minds have been conditioned to need regular doses, and the more they consume, the more difficult the addiction is to overcome. Fortunately, there are ways to help. Though it may be difficult, a […]