When it comes to substance abuse, each generation introduces new fads. One of the latest drug trends involves a concoction called Lean, which is also known as Purple Drank. But what is the Lean drug, and why is it so addictive? About the Lean Drug Lean is an easy to make drink. The recipe involves […]
The Damaging Stigma of a Drug Addict
Labeling someone as a “drug addict” does more harm than good. For too long, there’s been an idea that shaming a person who has an addiction is the right thing to do. Most people with an addiction would stop if they could, but they don’t think it’s possible or don’t know where to go for […]
Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic
To many people, the term “alcoholic” describes an unreliable, disheveled person who’s possibly lost a job and family. However, a functioning alcoholic can maintain the appearance of a normal person. Often, only close family members and friends will know there’s a problem. Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic How can you identify a functioning, or functional, […]
Alumni News July 2017
[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””] Recovery = INDEPENDENCE! As we take time this week to celebrate the birth of our nation on Independence Day, it is also a great time to celebrate those living in joyful, bountiful recovery! Every person living in recovery is on a journey – a journey which began in bondage, where we were […]
Xanax and Alcohol: A Dangerous Cocktail
On its own, Xanax can be used to safely treat certain medical conditions. If you suffer from panic attacks or anxiety, then a physician can prescribe you Xanax to reduce symptoms. However, there’s never a good reason to mix Xanax with other substances, especially alcohol. Xanax and alcohol are a dangerous cocktail with some seriously […]