Alcohol and Other Drugs: “I Can STOP Anytime I Want”

Alcohol and Other Drugs: “I Can STOP Anytime I Want”

You say that you can stop anytime you want. That’s a greatly positive attitude to have. Maybe things get a little out of hand and you say to yourself that you’re going to take a “break”. So you actually decide that you’re going to stop doing X, Y, Z.. for a week, two or even longer… a month! Scenario 1-9: During the first few days, you have a tough time experiencing things like sleeplessness, shakes, you’re more irritable than usual and you can’t stop thinking about having that fix. The majority of people…continue reading →
Drug and Alcohol Myths: How They Work for You

Drug and Alcohol Myths: How They Work for You

During the times of our using alcohol and other drugs, we are often misinformed on things that “work and don’t work” regarding the use of these substances. Normally, they’re meant to keep us “safe”, whether enabling people to continue using or diverting them from any negative consequences.  They come from a good place, meaning that the person telling you about them, usually means well.   Many of these “remedies” are nothing more than myths. We’ll be taking a look at a series of these in the next few weeks and beyond. I believe…continue reading →
How to Live Nine Lives: Could YOU Use Support?

How to Live Nine Lives: Could YOU Use Support?

Have you had a few "close" calls?   -You walked out of your car after hitting a tree at 2am. -You were "almost" busted in that DEA raid. -You fell off the balcony and "just" broke your arm. -You have not contracted any STD's despite your promiscuity. -You woke up on someone's front lawn after passing out from alcohol poisoning ...only because it started raining. -You've OD'd and still continue using. -You were on a date so it wasn't rape. -You woke up with bruises again, not knowing how you got them. -Someone…continue reading →