No matter what a family is facing, addiction is going to take a toll on everyone. Regardless of what drug, for how long, or who are using the drugs, the person who is cared for and loved is struggling. Facing this fact with the idea they may lose their life due to drugs can beRead More
Nurses often appear like they are the measure of calm to patients and their colleagues, but underneath the veneer, they may be struggling silently. These workers face personal challenges that cause them to turn towards drugs or alcohol. Substance abuse is an epidemic that has taken over the healthcare industry, impacting one in 10 nursesRead More
The human brain is uniquely complex. With a capacity for self-awareness, memory, consciousness, and empathy, the human brain sets us apart and allow us to rise above animal instinct. We are not born with all the ability needed to fully process the world around us. Rather, it takes years of development for the billions ofRead More
Drug use comes with a cost in many ways, including financially and emotionally. Physically it takes a toll, but fewer people still think about the financial obligations people end up with after spending their life savings, money, earnings, handouts from family, and even student loans on drugs. Addiction recovery takes money, too, and it isRead More
Alcoholism and substance abuse are high among certain professions for various reasons. An attorney, for instance, who struggles with problem drinking behavior, is likely to experience this as a result of stress at work, performing to a high level, and other personal reasons. The rate of substance abuse is higher in this field due toRead More
When it comes to living in sober living, not many would call it comfortable by any standard. Living with unknown persons, having some freedom taken away, and living under the watchful eye of others who more or less tell a person what to do and when can seem like a difficult proposition. In recovery, however,Read More
Not everyone is going to hit a bottom. If they do, it might look different for different people. Addiction is insidious and harmful to everyone around that person. High-functioning addiction is also more dangerous, because a person can hide many symptoms of the issues they face, while they are paddling hard to stay afloat withRead More
When people use words over and over again, they begin not to be believed by loved ones who have lived through the struggle with addiction. The real pain of seeing a loved one lose their health, jobs, and other opportunities due to addiction can never be described to anyone outside the experience. When trying toRead More
Marijuana is becoming deregulated across the country, with more pop up shops selling CBD oil, hash, and other products. Advertisements speak to the positive benefits of using marijuana, particularly for medical ailments. This can be increasingly triggering for people in recovery, but it also belies the fact that more people are using marijuana but mayRead More
Working in restaurants is commonplace for many people who learn the ropes of working early in hospitality. Whether it is a coffee shop, fast food place, or full-fledged restaurant, there are some who have battled against addiction while working there and recovered. Professional bartenders are no exception in that they may reach the highest levelsRead More