How Michael J. Fox Used Alcohol to Hide Parkinson’s
The year was 1990 when one morning, Michael J. Fox experienced something odd. He had woken up to find his left pinky twitching uncontrollably. One year later, Fox visited a…
Cocaine and Alcohol Abuse: The Benefits of AA, NA & CA for Quitting
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Cocaine Anonymous (CA) are non-professional addiction recovery meeting groups that have been around for decades. AA is the oldest, founded in the 1930s…
Alcoholic Hepatitis: 5 FAQs Answered
Alcoholic hepatitis is a common condition among heavy drinkers, with approximately 20% developing fatty liver, the first stage of the disease. About 10% to 15% of heavy drinkers reach cirrhosis,…
10 Signs of Opioid Addiction
Opioids can be natural (opium, morphine, codeine, etc.), semi-synthetic (heroin), or fully synthetic (fentanyl, methadone, etc.). These drugs have legitimate medical uses, generally for chronic and post-surgery pain. However, they…
Writing Prompts for Recovery
Looking to sleep better and heal faster? We’re not talking about exercise–there’s another champion of self-care that’s also one of the best addiction recovery tools out there: it’s journaling. As…
Is Alcoholics Anonymous a Religious Program?
The fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been around since 1935. During its 78-year history, some things have changed, and others have stayed the same. The AA organization has received…
4 Reasons Why Opioids Are Addictive
The US is going through what has been deemed an “opioid epidemic,” caused partly by the increased availability of legal and illegal opioids. Another critical factor is that opioids are…
Do Your Friends Support Your Recovery Journey?
Science has proven that having friendships in recovery can have major benefits for recovery. Support networks provide motivation and all-important accountability, which have been shown to significantly decrease the odds…
Smart Phone Apps To Guide You Through Recovery
Addiction, and addiction recovery, can sometimes be a lonely experience. Digital apps are helping to close that gap, providing a sense of community, a source of accountability, and support on…
Al-Anon Vs. AA
Is there a difference between AA and Al-Anon? Yes! Despite the similarity of the organizations’ names (and the fact that they share the same acronym), Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon are…