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Anger is characterized by a strong feeling of agitation, grief or displeasure, and hostility. Yet, anger is a natural emotion that everyone can experience. When exhibited healthily, it is a
Ativan is a benzodiazepine medication prescribed for anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and to manage certain seizure conditions. Ativan is an addictive medication that many people abuse and get physically
Alcoholism, also known as alcohol abuse, is a chronic case of substance misuse. It is characterized by a constant desire to consume alcohol regularly or even a need to binge-drink
Unfortunately, the outcome is not good when people in new recovery enter into an intimate relationship before they are stable in their recovery. Romance and early sobriety are an uncomfortable
Addiction leads a person down a path of self-destruction. It produces serious consequences that destroy people’s lives. So let’s define the word addiction again. Addiction is defined as a chronic,
A few months ago, while in a group therapy session, I first heard the term lapse. Relapse is something all addicts and people in recovery are aware of, but how
A relapse trigger reminds a person that it is in the recovery of their past drug use and “triggers” the craving response. Some triggers are apparent when working through the
Naloxone is very often used in emergencies to prevent an opioid overdose that can be life-threatening. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist meant to be used to reverse the effect of
Benzos, or benzodiazepines, are artificial medications affecting the central nervous system by making the brain less sensitive to outside stimulation. They are used to treat many different conditions like anxiety
Opioid overdose fatalities continue to rise in the United States. This increase is due to the alarming amount of fentanyl brought into the country and mixed in the illegal narcotics
