DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHAB BLOG
Why Does Cocaine Make Me Tired?
What Do Atypical Reactions to Cocaine and Crack Mean? Cocaine use is well-documented to have stimulant effects on the body. But here's a lesser-known paradox - it makes some people feel tired or fall asleep after using. If you are among those who cocaine makes tired...
NA and AA 4th Step Worksheet
Getting Down the Bones and Working Your 4th Step Properly Are you working through the steps of Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous? As you arrive at the Fourth Step of the 12-step process, you will take any time necessary to reflect on past actions and...
How to Wean Off a Meth Addiction
The Meth Taper Process and When to Seek Treatment Support Statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) show that about 500 people try meth for the first time each day, and about two million people use meth per year....
NA and AA Meeting Formats
A Deep Look into the Various Anonymous Meeting Types Are you looking for information about NA and AA meeting formats in anticipation of attending your first AA meeting? Congratulations - you are about to experience strength and hope in ways that you never imagined. In...
Can You Overdose on Crack?
Understanding the Potential for Overdose from Crack Cocaine If you or a loved one uses cocaine as a recreational drug, you might ask: Can you overdose on crack? Crack, like all cocaine, is an addictive stimulant drug. That means casual use or "partying" with friends...
How Long Do the 12 Steps Take to Complete?
Guidance on the 12-Step Timeline and Process for Working the Steps During the Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous recovery process, you probably have many questions about the possibility of long-term success. One such question is probably: How long do the 12...
Playing the Tape Through for Recovery Success
Using Relapse Prevention Techniques When Cravings Get Strong Do you remember watching an older VHS movie? Some of us remember being thrilled by the "new tech" that allowed us to pause or rewind to an important detail or even fast forward and watch the end if we didn't...
What Happens if You Fail a Drug Test?
Know the Consequences for Failed Tests in a Variety of Situations When an employee or job applicant fails drug tests, the positive result can be devastating to one's career. Often, company policy requires drug testing as part of potential employees' hiring process or...
What is a Candlelight AA Meeting?
Looking Into an Intimate and Unique Setting for Sober Support Attending an Alcoholics Anonymous program is the perfect way for recovering alcoholics to come together and share their stories. When I began to attend open meetings on my own, I had just gotten out of...
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