None of this would have been possible without recovery.
Author: Amanda Quisenberry
Today sometimes I even forget that I was addicted once, and believe it or not a life without narcotics is possible and full of joy.
The recent legalization of marijuana by the State of Colorado seems like an appropriate reason to revisit what the evidence says about the risks associated with its use. Read and discuss.
This article discusses the neurotransmitter, dopamine, and brain circuitry as part of the reason people become addicted to drugs. The relationship between drugs and gambling is also discussed.
Recovery has afforded me to have a wife, family, and a job doing HIV testing and prevention, and I’m also a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist.
Check out this summary of a NIDA study in former methamphetamine and cocaine users, who were able to quit smoking without relapse.
Urge Surfing is a new technique based in mindfulness meditation that may contribute to relapse prevention. Check out this how to article!
