Ask them in a million different forms if needed, but ask. When it comes to medications or any new trend that will be ingested or inhaled that is touted as easy, harmless or some form of miracle may we always ask questions. It’s acknowledging that what we don’t know can cause more harm than good.…
No one wants their child subjected to the cruel and unforgiving world of drug addiction. Currently, most of you know someone affected by drug addition. The statistics are staggering. The reality is, we are in a war and it is one we are not properly equipping ourselves to fight. I believe we need to be…
There is power in being aware of what you & your family need to know about heroin.Since birth kids hear the infamous slogan of, “Just Say No.” It has good intentions, but often falls on deaf ears. Drug abuse has been a battle waged for centuries. It’s one that continues to claim lives. In a…
In the nineties the drug war was on and in full force. There were countless commercials, posters and text books depicting the face of an addict. There was a definitive look. Junkies were depicted living under bridges and pan handling on street corners. Fast forward and the transition to the ‘hard stuff‘ is unlike anything…
Codependency is a normal way of functioning for many family members, partners and friendships. The crazy thing is, I didn’t even know what this was until I entered the mental health field. Say what? Most are unaware what codependency is, but its reach is great and its impact is deep. When an individual is codependent, they…
Addicts are a part of our society; they are in our classrooms, work places, churches and homes. Addiction expands beyond the realm of drugs and can include sex, gambling, self harm and pornography. It’s rampant and yet how we address both the subject and individual is often reaffirming negative stigmas. This can unintentionally place those…
With the approaching Holiday Season, there is an influx of stress and anxiety that can sometimes lead to increase in substance use and sometimes dependence. Prescription pill abuse, particularly pain medication, is rampant. There are strategies to advocate for you and your loved ones.