Taking drugs to help you stop taking drugs may seem counterintuitive, but under an expert’s care it can be the first step back to health.
Most of us connect methadone with recovering heroin addicts, but just what is this drug and how does it work?
A narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine, methadone also reduces withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs. Why trade one drug for another, though? Because methadone weans those who are addicted off of drugs without the “high” heroin or other substances were providing.
Because methadone can work as a pain reliever, it’s a popular choice for addiction detox programs. (more…)
Whatever the drug of choice, use often continues – and escalates — because of erroneous thinking that needs to change before true recovery can happen. 
Recovery Month shines a light on addiction and substance use issues. 
You’ve graduated from your program. Now what? Plug into recovery resources.
Why do some people seem to swap one addiction for another while others experience true recovery? It boils down to getting treatment that really treats. 
Steve-O is the just the latest in a long line of Dancing With the Stars contenders to suffer an injury. But as a recovering addict, he chose to battle back without pain meds. 
Aretha Franklin had it right when she demanded R-E-S-P-E-C-T in her famous song. We need to keep that same tune in mind when interacting with anyone who is dealing with a substance abuse problem. 
Actress Anne Hathaway’s polished red carpet look for the recent Academy Awards was a far cry from the tearful, troubled recovering addict she portrayed in the film Rachel Getting Married. The role won her a Best Actress nod and brought the issue of addiction to the big screen once again. 
Does it seem like you’re not making any progress? Is recovery just not moving fast enough to satisfy you? Trust me, you’re not the only one who feels that way. But before you get too discouraged, take a look outside.