The Effects of Drug Use on Oral Health
The physical effects of drug usage are commonly thought of as weight loss, thinning hair, or skin care problems. However, one of the most profound effects is dental. At Destination Hope, clients are often eager to get dental care after seeing the damage drugs have done to their teeth. Dr. Ari Socher of Renumi Mobile […]
You Have the Right to be Happy, Especially Today!
National Happiness Happens Day is August 8th, and with this in mind, it is only right to list out a few small things you can do to lift your mood. For many addicts, the focus on tackling addiction pushes any consideration for their own happiness out of the picture. However, it is just as important […]
3 Myths about Your First Time in Substance Abuse Treatment
1. It’s the scariest thing you will ever go through. It’s actually not. If you can muster up the strength to finally get your life on track, the rest is easy. Once you come to drug and alcohol treatment you are already bettering yourself and have the courage to face it. It’s not going to […]
Top 5 Signs of Alcohol Abuse
It was 3 a.m. and I heard my front door slam shut. My sister came home from a long night of partying and I knew something didn’t feel right. Everyone in my shoes has experienced that feeling. It’s the feeling in your gut when your intuition is telling you something isn’t right. I knew my […]
Addiction Comes in Threes
Three wise men. Three stooges. Three ring circus. Many things come in threes and in the world of addiction, we see this time and time again. For example, it is not uncommon for a heroin addict to also have a food, gambling or sex addiction. Someone who is addicted to painkillers is likely to have […]
When a Loved One Is Addicted: Helping vs. Enabling
Drug and alcohol abuse and addiction are serious issues facing over 23 million people across the United States alone. Of these millions of people, just a small percentage actively seek help to overcome their substance addictions. There are many reasons behind the resistance to get help. One of these reasons involves loved ones enabling […]
Substitute Addictions: What You Should Know
It’s not uncommon for someone in recovery to replace drug or alcohol use with another habit, whether it’s shopping, eating, taking up cigarettes, or smoking marijuana. This is known as a substitute addiction, and it can lead to unhealthy behaviors that put your recovery at risk. Addicted for Life? It’s commonly believed that someone with […]
5 Ways to Stop Self-Destructive Behaviors
Especially for people in recovery, making healthy choices and curbing self-destructive behaviors are critical for long-term success. Breaking bad habits is challenging, but these tips can help you stop unhealthy behaviors before they lead to a lapse or relapse. 1. Break the cycle of shame. Shame is a negative feeling directed at yourself, such as […]
How to Get Your New Year’s Resolutions Back on Track
New Year’s resolutions are easy to make. Sticking to them, however, is another story. Even though you know that these goals can help you improve your life, it can be hard to turn lifestyle changes into habits. If you’re one of the nearly 56 percent of Americans who make a yearly resolution, a few strategies […]
Combating Drug Abuse in the Workplace
Nearly 70 percent of an estimated 22.4 million adult users of illicit drugs are employed either part or full time. Approximately 76 percent of adult heavy drinkers and over 79 percent of adult binge drinkers are also employed part or full time. These percentages equate to approximately 76 million employed adults. The adverse effects of […]