Reading Time: 4 MinutesWhen you walk into a gas station or convenience store, you don’t expect to find an addictive and dangerous drug on the shelf. But in most states, you might. And you wouldn’t even know the dangers just from looking at the package. This drug claims it can bring “happiness in a bottle,” and many people […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesWhy Can’t I Go Cold Turkey At Home?: The Dangers of Unsupervised Withdrawal Quitting “cold turkey” is a quick-fix method to stop engaging in drug and alcohol use by stopping immediately rather than gradually tapering off. It is defined in the medical community as the “abrupt complete cessation of the use of an addictive drug.” […]
Reading Time: 6 MinutesWhen people identify as sober, they usually do so in the context of overcoming addiction to alcohol or other substances. Sobriety in the addiction world means that people refrain from all alcohol and drugs. The very loose definition of “California sober” describes people who abstain from all substances except for marijuana. The term “California sober” […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesIn the News: Hunter Biden’s Trial, His Struggle with Addiction and Its Rippling Effects on the Addiction Community Earlier this summer, Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, was convicted of 3 felony charges related to illegal gun possession that went hand in hand with addiction. Hunter Biden’s journey with addiction, rehab, and underlying […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesSummer is a great time to commit to your recovery because the longer and brighter days allow you more time to be outside. As a society, we often associate holidays and New Year’s Resolutions with trying to cut back on alcohol or finally commit to recovery. Still, there are many benefits to seeking help for […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesThe building blocks of addiction: Why addiction is a disease and not a personal choice? The term “addiction” has unfortunately become a very stigmatized word used among society and medical science. Unfortunately, society often views addiction as a lack of judgment or the inability to break out of bad habits because people lack self-control. However, […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesFormal addiction treatment, such as inpatient rehab, is an excellent start to your recovery treatment in a safe, structured, and supportive community, but what happens after you complete this stage of addiction treatment? One of the most challenging experiences of recovery is re-learning how to “live” in the real world and stay steadfast in your […]
Reading Time: 5 Minutes12-step meetings are community support meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and are an integral component of treatment. They provide a supportive and empowering environment for people in recovery to connect with others on their journey toward recovery. For many people in recovery, venturing into a 12-step meeting can feel intimidating at first. […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesGroup therapy is a cornerstone in addiction treatment, where a group of people meet and attempt to address distressing problems such as substance abuse. This form of psychotherapy is offered in substance abuse treatment facilities, including AKUA Mind Body, and is a necessary element of a comprehensive residential and outpatient treatment plan in addition to […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesA variety of factors, such as genetics, an underlying co-occurring disorder, and environmental stressors cause drug and alcohol addiction. Environmental stressors can be past trauma, financial strain, divorce, or a big life change that can contribute to drug and alcohol addiction. People may use drugs or alcohol to self-medicate when dealing with these intense stressors, […]
