New Research Shows Workaholics Are More Likely to Drink Heavily It is fairly commonplace for work and alcohol to mix; whether it be drinking socially with coworkers in a networking situation or relaxing with a drink at home after a hard day at work. Recent studies have shown that workaholics are more likely to drink […]
Susannah B. Lewis Recounts How The Death Of Her Alcoholic Dad Affected Her Relationships and Her Thought Process Susannah B. Lewis had an epiphany one day and realized how the death of her alcoholic dad affected her relationships and her thought process. She decided to sit down and write it all out. Her article is
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11 Signs to Help You Spot Concealed Depression Depression is a serious issue that often goes unseen. Concealed depression is when someone is conditioned to deal with their inner thoughts and demons in a way that does not make them visible. They bottle up all of their thoughts and emotions and put their fake smile
Prescription Drugs in Recovery: Relapse or Medically Indicated? The question of whether or not to take prescription drugs in recovery has been hotly debated for years by addicts, alcoholics, and others in the recovering community. At one end of the spectrum are those who believe that any drug, whether it’s an over-the-counter (OTC) medication or
The UFC Champ Jon Jones Tests Positive for Cocaine and Enters Rehab Jon Jones was at the top of his division. He had a lot of things going for himself. He defended his UFC light heavyweight belt 8 times, which is a big deal, especially with all of the new fighters being added into the
Dancing With The Stars Producer Supplying Illegal Drugs to the Cast and Crew of the Show An accusation and an investigation have been launched on the Dancing With The Stars producer supplying illegal drugs to the cast and crew of the show. The Los Angeles police department is currently investigating this “DTWS” producer for his
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Managing Emotions in Recovery Will Help You in the Long-run The root of all substance abuse is a desire to avoid emotional and physical pain. Some people get hooked on drugs and alcohol, because they remove preexisting pain. Others, who are not initially in pain, may start using substances as recreation, only to later discover
How an Intervention Helps the Whole Family and Not Just the Addict An intervention is an effective way to help an addict or alcoholic enter treatment. It consists of a professionally directed face-to-face meeting between the addict and the addict’s family and friends. The goal is to help the addict see that he or she
Jamie Oliver Admits He Has an Addiction to His Job and Does Not Sleep Jamie Oliver has been a chef, as well as a TV chef for quite some time now. He had a show on the food network called, “The Naked Chef”, where he would show his everyday life and how he integrated cooking
Johnny Depp Rehab Rumors Are Circling Rumor has it that after a recent relapse, Johnny Depp is going to give rehab another try. Although the Johnny Depp rehab rumors were published in the National Enquirer, the actor did seem to be intoxicated at the Hollywood Film Awards in November, and he is apparently “being pressured
Brillig Dry Bar Came Back For Their Second Alcohol-Free Pop-Up in Ann Arbor Nic Sims experienced something while she was overseas in England that would change her life and has caught the attention of the people in the Ann Arbor area. While spending some time in England, Sims experienced what they call a dry
How Addiction Affects the Entire Family, Not Just the Addict Many families don’t realize that the addict is not the only one who needs help. Loved ones are usually surprised to learn how addiction affects the entire family. It takes a tremendous toll, not only on the substance abuser, but also on everyone else. That’s
