Detox

With hair drug tests becoming more prevalent than they ever were, it’s only right to begin asking questions like “What is the best shampoo to pass a hair follicle drug test.” Unfortunately, more companies are relying on this highly effective method to screen potential and existing employees. No wonder you’ll find loads of articles on […]

Recreational marijuana has enjoyed wider popularity and acceptance over the past few years. However, despite this acceptance and legalization in many states, potential employers and sports bodies still expect talents to pass a drug test before getting hired or participating in sports competitions. Unfortunately, passing a drug test is a hard mountain to climb, especially

Submitted by Guest on November 5, 2014 – 1:25am We all know that ‘foot in the mouth’ guy. That person that always seems to know exactly the wrong thing to say at the wrong time. If you’re worried that you might be that person, here’s a quick guide to keeping your cool! Stay away from

Holidays can be full of love, fun, and family.  They are also marked by challenges, frustration, loneliness, temptation, and serious discomfort. Whether this is our first sober holiday or our fifteenth, anxiety, depression, and the temptation to use are real issues we struggle with.  The beauty of recovery is that we have the opportunity to

Submitted by Pat Moore Foundation My sponsor always says recovery isn’t for people that want it or people who need it, it’s for people who do it. That’s a true statement for me. I’ve always needed recovery, and deep down–even while using–I wanted it. But it just simply wasn’t possible until I took a step

One thing people in recovery need is new activities! Keeping free from boredom may very well be life-saving if it means avoiding relapse. Movies are a great way to pass the time. And what better movie than one with a message of hope about recovery from These movies also serve those who have family or

Submitted by Pat Moore Foundation  When it comes to quitting heroin, there are often layovers on the way to sobriety. It’s one of the toughest drugs to quit. In fact, heroin tops the list of drugs with high relapse rates—but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to journey back to recovery. Whether your loved one has

Submitted by recoveryrob on November 30, 2009 – 11:24pm One of the many great parts about getting sober is that there are so many ways to go about it. No two addicts are alike and therefore no two alcohol drug treatment plans are alike either. That being said, there are mainly three types: Outpatient, where

With over 17 years of diverse experience in addiction treatment, as well as his own personal experience in recovery. Joe has experience with detoxification, residential treatment and outpatient treatment levels of care. Joe is active in his recovery community and has a passion for assisting individuals struggling with the life shattering disease of addiction. He

Continued from: Al-Anon – Controlling Situations We Can’t Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. As much as I love working my program, there are times where work takes hold, as does my life outside of my addiction. Although my addiction is paramount to all I do, affecting