Category: drugs
Sober Spring Break in South Florida
Spring break is traditionally known as a booze-filled holiday, when college students from all over the country head to places like Panama City Beach or Fort Lauderdale for a week of care-free partying. Tired of all the negative consequences of too much partying, many businesses in Panama City Beach are participating in “Sober Spring Break”, […]
What to Do if You Find Your Old Drugs
After completing your stay at a halfway house in Florida, you should pat yourself on the back for finally taking the steps necessary to create a happy and healthy life for yourself. If part of that process involves moving to a new home in order to fully start fresh, then there are some things that […]
Drug Use While Pregnant a Punishable Crime in Tennessee
For some reason, Tennessee is currently the only state that has made drug use while pregnant a punishable crime. In an effort to cut down on drug use throughout the state, House Bill 1295 has been passed; allowing potential jail time for expectant mothers who use illegal drugs during their pregnancy, in turn, harming their […]
Inside The Next Happy
What better time to delve into a new book other than when you are delving into being a new you? While focusing on sobriety after you have completed treatment is never an easy feat, sometimes reading about someone else’s journey and the lessons they learned before you, can act as a reminder of why you […]
Students Making Greater Strides towards Sobriety
As of late, the University of Texas joined the legions of schools across the country who are jumping on the recovery bandwagon. Instead of sitting back and watching headline after headline of another student tragedy due to alcohol or drug overdose, students have decided to take matters into their own hands and run a new […]
Addiction Recovery Award Show
Did you know that there’s an award show for addiction recovery? Well, the Strength and Hope Award Show is just that. The show places a spotlight on the importance of being of service to yourself and others, after you have finished treatment. According to the show, the goal is to have young people overcome the […]
This New Substance Abuse Study Will Shock You
Did you know that almost 60 percent of pregnant teens have used an illicit substance in the last 12 months? A recent study published in Addictive Behaviors, examined the usage of various substances among pregnant and non-pregnant youth; revealing that pregnant teens had a much higher usage rate for drugs. While a shocking 60 percent […]
Illegal Drugs and Women’s Fertility
While it is already known that doing drugs in general, much less while you are pregnant, is not exactly beneficial to your health, a shocking number of women continue to do both. According to one survey, nearly 5 percent of women admitted to illicit drug use within the past 30 days. Moreover, in a drug […]
Women, Drugs and Pregnancy
Drug or alcohol use for a pregnant woman is doubly dangerous for her own health and for the health of the unborn baby. It is extremely important to avoid all drug and alcohol use, legal and illegal, while pregnant. Studies have shown that consumption of illegal drugs or alcohol while pregnant can result in low […]
What Triggers Can Cause Relapse?
In recovery it is important to know what the common triggers are that lead to relapse so you know how to handle certain situations. Here is a list of common triggers and stressors: -Negative emotional situations (stress, trauma, anger or sadness) -Positive emotional situations (not feeling good enough and wanting to feel even better) -Physical […]