Ashwood Recovery Addiction News and Stories
Review of The National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Review of The National Survey on Drug Use and Health “SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health contains annual data that provides critical information which helps us understand
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly – 25 Tips For Staying Sober Over the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner. To this, many will shout, “Cheers! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Others will, say, “Bah Humbug!” It really doesn’t
Really Naked: How intimacy changes when you get sober
It does not come as much of a surprise that recovering addicts are often faced with the added challenge of recovering their relationships, particularly during the early stages of
The Tragic Story of Margot Kidder: Lois Lane, Dual Diagnosis, Overdose, and Suicide
The news is full of stories about overdoses lately. But people can become numb to statistics, graphs, and charts. Sometimes it takes a human story to understand the importance
Top 10 Most Addictive Prescription Drugs
"When I was in medical school, the one thing I was told was completely wrong. The one I was told was, if you give opiates to a patient who
3 Signs Your Son or Daughter is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol
“It’s not the addict I hope will be grateful for my love. It’s my child. My child is the one who needs to see my strength. My devotion. My resolve.
15 Drugs You Should Never Mix With Alcohol
Mixing alcohol and drugs is never a good idea. Whether they are over-the-counter prescription meds or illegal drugs, taking them with booze can have fatal consequences.
Theories of Addiction: The Stages of Change
No one knows why it is easy for some people to overcome addiction but it’s hard for others. Some psychologists believe that the “Stages of Change” theory offers insight.
