His addictive behaviors started early. As a kid he remembers playing video games addictively, experimenting with tobacco when he was only 10 years old, and with alcohol by age 13.
Relapse is not a Four-letter Word.
Relapse. A word that strikes fear in the heart of anyone who loves someone battling addiction. A word filled with shame for those who have achieved sobriety and then began to drink and/or use again.
Think You Understand Addiction? Take our Quiz!
Sometimes what we think we know might not be entirely true. Take our ten-question quiz to see how you score.
Legal Ramifications of Substance Use During Pregnancy
Unfortunately, expectant mothers struggle with withdrawal just like any other person suffering with drug addiction. Often the withdrawal becomes too difficult, and withdrawal symptoms are relieved by turning again to the substance.
Opioids and Heart Disease
The fact that the United States is in the midst of an “Opioid Crisis” or an “Opioid Epidemic” is old news. Statistics are staggering when we look at the number of people who are addicted to opioids and the rising number of opioid deaths each year.
Women and Addiction.
According to a National Institute on Drug Abuse article published in June 2019, 19.5 million females (or 15.4 percent) ages 18 or older have used illicit* drugs in the past year. *The term “illicit” refers to the use of illegal drugs, including marijuana according to federal law, and misuse of prescription medications.
Eddie Money’s Struggle With Addiction.
Eddie Money enjoyed several Top 40 hit singles, including “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Think I’m in Love,” and “Take Me Home Tonight.” Apart from his popular songs, the singer was well known for his outspoken candor about his struggles with substance abuse.
Recovery begins with HOPE.
Gulf Breeze Recovery recognizes the important role that hope plays in long term recovery. All these components are included not only in their treatment program, but also in the “Blueprint for Success” which outlines the guest’s “life plan” and aftercare.
Beyond Addiction Episode-7 “The Health of the Family”
Featuring In this video: Barnett discusses with the author of five published books including the forthcoming book “The Transformation Principle”, Joe Bailey, the health of the family after treatment of loved one.
Beyond Addiction Episode-6 “The Health of the Helper”
Featuring In this video: Barnett discusses with the author of five published books including the forthcoming book “The Transformation Principle”, Joe Bailey, the health of the helper in the caregiving and addiction treatment field.