Think back to a time when you went through a devastating break-up you didn’t see coming. Maybe you thought you had found “the one”. You felt incredible joy and euphoria when with them and couldn’t imagine your life without them. But after they left you, all you could think about was the cravings and needing…
A common root for alcohol or opioid addiction is pain. Some seek to escape negative thoughts and feelings, while others hope to manage physical pain. No one intends to become addicted. Rather, it starts as a way to cope and then becomes a habit or even a dependence you can’t shake. Like quicksand, you sank…
Coming to the realization that you or your loved one needs to seek treatment for their alcohol or drug use is a great first step toward recovery. After all, recovery is a journey, and there are programs out there that can walk with you on the road to a healthier life. But what are the…
Being an alcoholic has reached a breaking point. You may still be able to function, but you’re tired of waking up exhausted and sick. You’re tired of making it through only half the work day before getting the shakes and feeling that you need a drink. You’re tired of withdrawal symptoms controlling your schedule. But…
Ohio has been on the frontlines since the very beginning of the opioid epidemic. In 2017, Ohio had the second highest rate of opioid overdoses in the country. Of course, opioid addiction doesn’t discriminate and has an impact on communities everywhere. But the stigma surrounding opioid addiction adds an extra layer of resistance for helping…
Have you noticed changes in your loved one lately that have your instincts telling you that something is wrong? They could be unusually distant, regularly asking for money or maybe they have lost weight unexpectedly. At first, you worried they were sick or depressed. But there seems to be more to it than that and…
It’s no secret that alcohol and substance use disorders have many causes. But as we’ve learned more over time with addiction, past or ongoing trauma can be a common driver. A traumatic experience can feel like an overwhelming wave. You struggle to get your footing, and right when you think you’re okay, the pressure crashes…
No one sets out to become addicted to heroin. Maybe you started taking opioids and found heroin to be a cheaper alternative with more powerful effects. After all, there’s an immediate sense of euphoria from heroin that melts away any pain or anxiety you’re feeling. That’s why heroin is often referred to as a wonder…
Think back to a time where your car got rear-ended. Maybe it was during morning rush hour while you were driving to work. During the collision, you’re thrown into a state of panic and your mind races as you try to regain your bearings. Is anything hurt? Are you okay? Is the other person in…
Everywhere you turn, there’s news about the opioid epidemic – including a groundbreaking revelation from painkiller data that was recently released. As it turns out, 76 billion prescription pain pills were pumped into the U.S. from 2006 to 2012 and distributed to Americans through their doctors and pharmacies. In many cases, opioids were prescribed to…