In Maryland, drug possession is a common criminal charge. Despite being very common, drug possession charges remain significant, and depending on different circumstances; someone can be in jail for years. With more agencies reporting, the percentage of drug-related...
Starting Recovery
5 Reasons Why Now Is Always The Right Time to Get Sober
Many people need to find the strength to get sober. This guide focuses on the best ways to do that, no matter your stage. It's a journey similar to any other one, but there is also light at the end of every tunnel. If you’ve been looking for the perfect time to get...
Healing Vein Damage from IV Drug Use
From our heads to our toes, there are thousands of miles of little tubes that carry blood throughout our bodies: our blood vessels. Veins are a kind of blood vessel located close to the surface of our skin. Their job is to carry blood from throughout our body back to...
What’s The Difference Between Dependence And Addiction?
Recognizing the difference between dependence and addiction can be tricky. It certainly isn’t something you could detect by just looking at someone, and the terms are often used interchangeably when anyone speaks on the consequences of long-term drug use. But those...
What Is Sobriety?
Sobriety is often referred to as the ultimate goal in drug and alcohol addiction treatment what is the sobriety meaning? As frequently as it’s used in addiction treatment jargon, there’s a good chance that it doesn’t mean what you think. Yes, that means that the way...
Benefits of a Daily Routine for Recovering Addicts
Structure is the natural nemesis of addiction. It implies control, measured and intentional actions, as well as thinking ahead. A routine is an easy way to implement structure to the day-to-day life of a recovering addict that has both short and long-term benefits in...
10 (Subtle) Signs of An Alcoholic
Many of us take for granted just how prevalent alcohol is in our lives; we drink to celebrate, to mourn, to relax, to liven things up. And when drinking is such a firmly established social norm it can be difficult to tell when our bottle of vino with dinner or...
Am I An Alcoholic?
“Am I an alcoholic quiz” is what someone with a drinking issue might type into their search bar if they are questioning their habits. Typing this question leads to so many sources of blogs, quizzes, and treatment facilities. Unfortunately, how could you really know...
10 Things That Happen When You Stop Using Drugs
There are plenty of reasons to stop doing drugs: It makes your family and friends worry, can leave your finances in shambles, land you in jail, and not least of all, end your life prematurely. What's less talked about is precisely what happens when you stop using...
How to Quit Drinking Alcohol
Alcoholism is no joke. The availability and prevalence of this substance in our society have created an illusion that it is not as dangerous or addictive as it really is. In reality, alcohol is highly addictive both physically and mentally, and it is connected with...