Suboxone is a short term prescription treatment for managing withdrawal from heavy opioid drugs like heroin, morphine, fentanyl, and other prescriptions. Containing the partial opioid agonist substance Buprenorphine, it is possible to abuse suboxone in high quantities and become addicted to it. Though the medication contains naloxone, which can reverse opioid overdose, suboxone can still
Addiction is not always pretty. It’s easy to think “It’s not that bad yet” and avoid seeking help. If this is happening to you, addiction is impacting your life. You’ve experienced legal trouble as a result of your substance abuse: Arrests, DUI’s, license suspension, eviction, theft, crime, selling drugs, buying drugs, domestic violence, public violence,
Addiction can quickly get out of hand, consuming someone’s life entirely. If you notice any of these signs in a friend, it is time to inform their family or take measure to intervene. With luck, they’ll agree to treatment and begin a life of recovery, free from drugs. Lack Of Manageability They always end up
Making it in recovery makes you an inspiration. Part of the program means passing on your knowledge and experience to others. Be Choosy With Who You Spend Time With Recovery is a challenging process for mind, body, and spirit. It takes a lot of courage, willingness, and open-mindedness to really dive in and the work
When life hands you lemons, make the best lemonade life has ever tasted. Here’s four ways to get through life’s challenges like the confident leader you have become through recovery. Create Realistic Non-Negotiables When life has demands, they demand to be met. Learning to live life on life’s terms is part of the gig in
The facts are undeniable. Spending time in nature makes you a happier, healthier, person. Whether you’re on an excursion across the globe or across your backyard, being outside in the elements for even a short amount of time improves your wellbeing, mind, body, and spirit. According to Mindful, “spending 60 minutes in nature helps you
Recovering from an addiction is a daunting task for anyone. However, youth especially face unique challenges, which can make their recovery process even harder. Young adults face an uphill battle on a physical as well as a psychological level when they confront their addiction. In fact, the number of young people in recovery is on
Nowadays, media is filled with references to drugs and drug use. Everything from music to tv shows and reality shows have some allusion to drugs. With so much of it floating around in pop culture it would be impossible for teens not to be influenced by it. So how do media messages affect the teen
Parents snooping on their children is not a new phenomenon. According to some parents, they have the right to know everything their child is up to, especially if the children are living under their roof. If a parent is concerned that their teen is on drugs, then they definitely have the right to know. But
Statistics show that more than 50% of American youths in the age range of 12 to 20 have experimented with alcohol. It isn’t restricted to boys either, as girls are just as likely to try alcohol. Underage and binge drinking is risky behavior and can result in violent behavior, car accidents and alcohol poisoning. Drinking
