We have to breakup, and I can honestly say it’s not me, it’s you… You destroyed my life. Everyone I love hates that you became my obsession. I hate it, too. You stole my life, draining it of every bit of happiness and productivity except for the high you let me have. I’ll take the pain because … [Read more...] aboutThe Guide to Valium Withdrawal Management
What Is Codeine?
If you’re on the mend from an invasive surgery or coping with moderate to severe pain, you might find your doctor writing an prescription for codeine. Classified as a narcotic, Codeine is an opioid pain medication. According to Dictionary.com, it is characterized as “a white, crystalline, slightly … [Read more...] aboutWhat Is Codeine?
12 Core Functions: Understanding Intake
The second of the twelve core functions of substance use treatment is intake. At first glance, it’s easy to think it’s just a fancier worded reiteration of the first core function (screening), but understanding the intake process and how it differs from all other processes is important. In fact, the … [Read more...] about12 Core Functions: Understanding Intake
Is Prescription Drug Addiction Different From Illicit Drug Addiction?
An amazing article just recently hit The Huffington Post. Erin Schumaker, the Senior Healthy Living Editor, prefaced it with a reference to “a landmark report” issued by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Luther Terry in 1964 that “changed the course of American history.” It’s credited with sparking our … [Read more...] aboutIs Prescription Drug Addiction Different From Illicit Drug Addiction?
