4 Things I Wish I Knew About Addiction (Before I Became Addicted)

Apr 3, 2018

4 Things I Wish I Knew About Addiction (Before I Became Addicted) I never would have believed that I would one day become addicted. I knew the “Just Say No” campaign backwards and forwards. They told me the effects that drugs would have on my brain and on my life. I...

Self-Medicating Depression & Anxiety: When Popping-Pills Stops Being Fun

Feb 21, 2018

Self-Medicating Depression & Anxiety: When Popping-Pills Stops Being Fun The first time I saw a psychiatrist I was in graduate school. I had recently abused a non-narcotic pain reliever called Tramadol. For the first time in my life, I realized I was addicted to...

4 Lessons I Learned After Relapse

Feb 7, 2018

4 Lessons I Learned After Relapse The word relapse often carries a deep, negative association when it comes to drug & alcohol addiction. Feelings of shame, regret, failure & guilt can keep a person who relapsed stuck in the cycle of addiction. Today, I know...

My First Relapse: The Importance of Honesty

Jan 31, 2018

My First Relapse: The Importance of Honesty At 27 years old, I am in treatment for the very first time. I have tried to quit using pills on my own, but I find it nearly impossible. I can quit some drugs, but I can’t quit others. If I stop using my opiate pills, I keep...

Restarting After A Relapse

Jan 8, 2018

Restarting After A Relapse Resuming substance use can leave you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsure about what to do next. If you’re reading this, you’re already taking an important step. You haven’t lost your progress, and you’re not starting from zero....