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This isn’t just any Christmas. This is the Christmas you’ve been hoping and praying for since your loved one started his or her battle with…
Kratom is a plant that grows in southeast Asia. For centuries, natives have chewed the leaves or used them to make tea. The result? Some…
Adderall is commonly used to treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy. But it’s also increasingly being used illegally as a so-called study drug to help…
Prescription painkillers like Vicodin and OxyContin will show up on a drug test. Does that mean you’ll lose your job? If you have a current…
Hangover literally means “something that remains from what is past.” And oh what a mess that remaining part of you is. Crushing headache. Nausea. Fatigue….
It’s very easy to feel alone when you’re in recovery, but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, according to a 2016 report…
Anyone who’s been there knows how alone you feel when battling addiction. Now, imagine how much more isolated you’d feel if you were living…
Let’s just get it out there: Many people who go to rehab for painkiller addiction end up relapsing. While that is the truth, it’s certainly…
Stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin are extremely safe when taken for conditions like attention deficit disorder or narcolepsy—under a doctor’s supervision. It’s when they’re taken…
Studies have found that one out of every five Ivy League students have used drugs like Adderall or Ritalin to help them focus and study…
If your loved one is in rehab for painkiller addiction, you can expect The Phone Call. Whitney Harrah LPC, CACIII, the Assistant Executive Director of…
People have the tendency to label drug users. People who do heroin and cocaine are hardcore, while those who abuse prescription painkillers aren’t really that…
Study drugs like Adderall and Ritalin offer a lot of promises. You’ll study longer. Concentrate better. Retain more information. It’s still unclear what promises these…
Suboxone contains two chemicals; buprenorphine and naloxone. By most definitions, buprenorphine is a narcotic (including tablet or sublingual buprenorphine used for opioid dependence ). However,…
Heroin addiction is like a lens that zooms in on its subject. Eventually, there’s nothing left in the picture except for the drug. Family and…
There is more than one path to getting better. Some people get addicted to stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin because of pressure to succeed academically…
You can be physically dependent on stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin without being addicted. Much like prescription painkillers, it’s a question of how they’re taken….
When it comes to rehab, there is no one right choice. The easier choice, of course, is outpatient treatment. You don’t have to clear your…
You probably want to know what rehab at The Raleigh House will be like. Unfortunately, we can’t tell you. That’s because every single person who…
It’s devastating to find out that someone has lost a battle with substance abuse. Even worse? When a person loses the battle because of…
You gave up alcohol—or watched your loved one do it—and life was great. Everybody was on top of the world and filled with optimism for…
If you or your loved one likes to drink, it’s not hard to cross the line by indulging in more than three or four drinks…
You probably never imagined that life could be this bad. We’ve seen it all and so have you—lying, stealing, despair, depression, hopelessness, violence. But it’s…
Everybody hurts at some point in their life. As dangerous as they can be, drugs like Vicodin and Percocet definitely have their place in helping…
You’ve taken a good first step if you’re reading this. Because it means that you’re looking out for yourself. You’re aware of behavior that could…
It’s hard to answer that question without delving a little deeper. Nightly drinking can take quite a few different forms: A couple glasses of wine…
Your loved one is struggling with addiction to alcohol but refuses to admit it or discuss it. So, day after day, you must sit by…
Chances are, this wasn’t about getting high or fitting in at a frat house. More than likely, your college-aged son or daughter had a noble…
We’ve all come to understand in the last decade that painkillers are serious business. Yes, they can be obtained legally through a prescription, but painkiller…
The numbers are scary: Heroin-related deaths doubled in the state of Colorado, increasing from 79 in 2011 to 160 in 2015. And the highest rates…
Addiction stigma is a mark of disgrace created and imposed by society that unfairly and inaccurately stereotypes people who are suffering from a substance use…
It’s a simple question with a complicated answer. Unfortunately it all comes down to a variety of factors including your insurance provider, your specific policy,…
Financial stress can affect pretty much every aspect of your life, including your physical and mental health. In fact, how healthy you are financially is…
In many ways, successfully living life after addiction rehab is just another step in the ongoing addiction recovery journey. In step one you gathered the…
Choosing to enter a residential addiction rehab program is a big step. If you or someone you care about is seriously considering this option, it’s…
By making healthy choices in all 8 Dimensions of Wellness, those in recovery can lead healthier, happier, more fulfilling lives. The Substance Abuse and Mental…
Does Your Loved One Show Any of These Addiction Relapse Triggers? 1. Traumatic Life Events: During treatment at The Raleigh House, your loved one will…
One of the most commonly cited reasons for abusing drugs or alcohol is that it makes us feel good. Unfortunately, this is also what leads…
Learn more about what makes The Raleigh House different below. If you’re wondering what makes The Raleigh House more effective than other substance abuse…
continued… 3. Making Amends May Restore Relationships Making amends with the people you hurt while actively addicted could be a great way to start building…
At some point we’ve all said the words, “I’m bored.” Occasional boredom is common—it happens when we lose interest in our everyday activities or surroundings….
The holidays are here, and that means a time of joy, celebration and fun times. Right? While this is certainly the case for some, for…
Many recovering addicts want to give back to the community by offering their support to people who are just getting started with recovery. In this…
Telling your family about your addiction to drugs or alcohol is not easy. But, asking for help could be an important early step in your…
How My Adoption Contributed to My Struggle with Addiction “Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us pain and allow us to enjoy pleasure…
Experts believe that addiction may be a chronic disease. And, like any chronic disease, relapse is a possibility, ever after a long period of sobriety….
In my last post, I talked about how my alcohol addiction impacted my education, my finances, my health and even my dreams for the future….
I used to daydream about what my life would be like if I wasn’t an alcoholic: I graduated college. Had a great job. I lived…
Deep, overwhelming sadness or hopelessness is normal when experiencing any type of loss. Moving on from your old way of life is no different. In…
The bargaining stage is actually an extension of denial, and it can manifest in slightly different ways depending on whether a person is currently in…
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