Ashwood Recovery Addiction News and Stories
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.
Clinical Depression and 10 Steps to take when Major Depression Looms
What is Severe Clinical Depression? Severe clinical depression is a treatable illness that affects more women than it does men. In fact, 20% of women in the U.S. are
11 Benefits of Quitting Alcohol (Or Not Drinking At All)
Drinking alcohol is fun for a few years until the constant hangovers take hold. The benefits of quitting FAR outweigh the benefits of drinking. Quitting alcohol can feel impossible.
