Maybe Colorado Springs officers are right? Although marijuana has been legal in Colorado Springs for a while, there are still those who are fighting against the legalization. Just recently, three sheriffs contested the legality and came under heavy fire from many Colorado residents. However, others are continuing to point out the harmful effects of marijuana … Read More
The Power of Music in Recovery Often, during recovery, patients are taught to take up a new hobby to fill their time and keep them focused on a path of success. Recovering addicts may need to fill their previous habits with new ones, and hobbies can do that. Some begin to write in their journals, … Read More
Please join us for a “sneak peek” of a work in progress screening of Dying in Vein, from Academy Award Winning executive producer Geralyn White Dreyfous, director Jenny Mackenzie, and editor Torben Bernhard. Dying in Vein is an intimate and deeply personal exploration of heroin addiction in three young adults who as … Read More
An exciting new study has been published in the Journal of Neuroscience by Washington State University researchers. They indicate that they have found a mechanism in the brain that enables the powerful role of memory in the process of drug addiction. This is important and because their discovery opens a new area of research geared … Read More
Colorado and Prescription drug abuse Recently, a study was published entitled, “Colorado Plan to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse” by the state of Colorado (www.colorado.gov) Although many believe marijuana to be the only major drug problem affecting Colorado, the use of prescription drugs is also very high and concerning. In fact, in the executive summary section of … Read More
Alcohol Use Statistics in Arizona: Alcohol Rehab Arizona A recent study, Adult Substance Use in Arizona, by the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center at Arizona State University, discusses alcohol use in Arizona. Some interesting findings were reported of those surveyed including: 59 % of 18-28 year olds, 63% of 29-39 year olds, 58% of 40-49 and 50-59 … Read More
Teens and legalized marijuana in Denver, Colorado: Drug Rehab in Denver Colorado With recreational marijuana use being legal for about a year in Colorado, Denver parents are watching their teens deal with the pressures surrounding the drug more than ever before. If you ask teens, they say that most kids get marijuana from their parents … Read More
Loving your Spouse through Recovery One of the lowest points in a marriage may come when a spouse is battling an addiction of any kind. Challenges arise throughout the process of addiction recovery, from the feelings of hopelessness of a spouse while their partner is actively involved in their addiction, to the optimism (as well … Read More
Drug abuse in the military How serious is the problem of drug abuse in the military? For a couple of decades, drug use in the military seemed to be on the decline. But, recently, new research shows that the problem is climbing again. In fact, some research shows that while some individuals are entering the … Read More
Tough Love and Recovery Usually when people love each other it means that they show affection and are really nice to each other – but there are times when this is not the case. Sometimes loving someone can mean treating that person in a harsh or stern manner to help that person change in a … Read More
