Daniel Crystal Methamphetamine has several different names (i.e. Crank, Crystal, Ice, Glass, Shard, Tweak). It may be snorted, smoked or injected. While there are some users who will snort or smoke amphetamine, many, in the end will opt to inject. Stimulants mirror the action of adrenaline and dopamine which can increase blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, … Read more
Once is a while I like to post the Daily Reflection. I thought today’s was and is exceptional! Dan 🙂 DAILY REFLECTIONS JANUARY 15 AN UNSUSPECTED INNER RESOURCE With few exceptions our members find that they have tapped an unsuspected inner resource which they presently identify with their own conception of a Power greater than … Read more
“The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one’s work seriously and taking one’s self seriously. The first is imperative, the second is disastrous.” – Margot Fonteyn I was out of work and sober for the first time in my life. It was 1990 and I had lost my … Read more
“Our lives improve only when we take chances – and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves.” – Walter Anderson The risk of recovery! People often balk at step one, we admitted we were powerless over alcohol and our lives had become unmanageable. They get hung up … Read more
Opioids such as Heroin, Oxycontin, Vicodin and many other prescription medications are extremely addictive. As a matter of fact they are truly one of the most addicting substances known to man. Anyone who has been caught up in an opioid addiction can tell you, opioid withdrawal symptoms can range from very uncomfortable to so … Read more
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – Francis of Assisi One of the the first things I learned while I was living in Panama Central America is that people there repair stuff and do not throw it away. If your blender breaks you take it … Read more
“The… patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don’t take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop.” — Quentin Regestein When I was younger I had this idea that there was a better life through chemistry. ETOH, Benzos, barbuituates, amphetamines… … Read more
Although the symptoms of abuse vary somewhat according to the specific substance and frequency of being abused, there are often behaviors that can be noticed by those close to the individual such as family and friends. One of the keys to successful treatment is early detection, the sooner the better. That being said, here is … Read more
There are three kinds of lies, Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics! Mark Twain. Whether I am speaking with a salesman, a parent of an addict or alcoholic, the individual seeking help or a professional seeking info on our program they all ask the same question, “What is your success rate”? Researchers, the media and our … Read more
Congress almost certainly will pass a bill that compels every American to have medical insurance. Sheldon Richman The short answer is yes. With a huge “BUT”. For folks looking to use medical insurance for addiction treatment there are several factors to consider before taking that plunge. First is that most policies require that an individual … Read more