Drug Addiction Treatment

When someone picks up drugs for the first time, they don't plan to destroy their lives. They don't plan to struggle with drug addiction, nor do they plan to need drug addiction treatment. Most initially start off taking drugs as a sort of escape from reality, a way to make themselves feel better through an emotional pain. There is a temporary escape from their lives, which is all an illusion.

Some good news regarding teen methamphetamine use and cigarette smoking came out in December of 2009. It appears they are at some of their lowest levels. The National Institute on Drug Abuse's annual MTF (Monitoring the Future) survey stated this fact, and also mentions the declines in marijuana use slowed though. Prescription drug abuse remains high in teens.

Here are some of the numbers regarding methamphetamine.

In the spirit of our Blog Statistics Series, we've gleaned some interesting facts about drugs and how they found their way onto the market in what we now consider common over the counter medications. Of course these medications are now missing the ingredient that bolstered the success.

As early as the beginning of the year, back in February actually, the Partnership for a Drug-Free America and MetLife Foundation released a new national study. We've read the information in the press-release and the study and thought it worth mentioning again. Although there had been continual declines in teen drug abuse, the study points out an upswing in the use of drugs teens commonly encounter in social situations.

I think sometimes I might make it seem that accepting the steps and working through them is an easy thing to do. Believe me when I say they are hard work, and they continue to be. Yes, I said continue to be. I need to work them all the time -- at least in one way shape or form. You don't only work the Twelve-Steps after you complete your stay in an alcohol and drug addiction treatment facility. You must try your best to apply them to every aspect of your life.

So I “graduated" from my second alcohol and drug addiction treatment center. I packed all I could into my Ford Bronco and began the journey to Florida. I thought a road trip would be a lot of fun, I'd be able to clear my head and find a new life there. I sat down, laid out a route, and as habit would have it, my addiction kicked in and I stopped at a drug contacts to buy an eight-ball for the road.

With my depression deepening and my loneliness taking over, I felt myself compelled to act on these emotions. Finally the day came when I convinced my brother and sister-in-law into letting me take the truck to a meeting. I worked hard to make them believe I was doing well. What they didn't truly know was how much I was suffering.

Over the past few weeks, I've taken a step back from blogging, giving an opening for SoberSam. He's doing a great job blogging about his experiences with drug addiction treatment facilities and his first attempts at the sober living lifestyle. I enjoy reading his story, and there is much more coming.

As like most drug addicts, I underestimated the power of my addiction and the obsession and desire for that first hit and/or drink. It took me a long time and pain to understand that I’m completely powerless over the obsession that takes me back out, making me relapse. I know what works to prevent this but sometimes it is difficult to work though the steps.

Dear Blog Reader;

A good bud of mine, SoberSam, who is also in recovery, is going to start blogging on here with me.

I think it's great and I'm looking forward to learning more about him and his journey.