Welcome to the first newsletter of 2024! I hope you all had a Happy New Year!
1. What Is Roxicodone? (And Getting Sober)
Roxicodone, a brand name for Oxycodone (also called Roxies, Oxies, Blues, Thirties, Percolone, OxyIR) is an opioid some may never have heard of. The narcotic painkiller helps reduce pain since it has ingredients that mimic those found in morphine and codeine. Because of its pain-relieving ability, it can be addictive, just as any opioid would be.
This article unveils the history and breaks down the symptoms of Roxicodone addiction. It also includes how people endure harmful health conditions because of it. What is most important is to understand how it impacts the mind and body and get help if you or a loved one is addicted. Recovery is possible, but taking the initial step for recovery is key.
2. Ashley's Recovery Journey
Ashley (who did not submit a picture for possible privacy reasons) recalls her experience with addiction. She called herself a monster and remembered sleeping all the time.
Missing out on her kids, her daughter was responsible for caretaking them. She was hostile and violent to loved ones, hostile and mean. Once deciding to give up and run from her children, she realized she had to change. Click here to discover how she changed and got sober and where she is now. Congrats, Ashley!
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3. New Year's Resolutions
New Year's resolutions encourage growth, accountability, vision, and change. during the first week and even month of the year, it's easy for us to get ramped up about how we are going to change. But over time, those resolutions become less of a goal and more of an idea. Many of us want to get more sleep, save more money, or lose weight/change our diet.
For those who wish to practice getting and staying sober, know you have support. This article showcases how to stick and commit to resolutions. Those in sobriety can connect with support groups and positive people in like-minded circles.
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4. Dry January: Worth It Or Not?
Dry January allows someone the motivation to stop drinking. Because of New Year's resolutions, It's no surprise many participate in this event. It's a positive intention choice that provides enriching health benefits from increased energy and better problem-solving.
However, for social drinking, it can be hard to know where to start or how to keep going once you start. Therefore, this article provides tools and tips to keep you going way after Dry January. And if you're wondering, yes it's worth it. Imagine all the things you can do once you give up drinking, and how it can improve relationships.
5. Brain Shrinkage from Marijuana Abuse
A Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis study provides another reason to monitor and get sober from weed. The results of the study show long-term effects of marijuana abuse can lead to brain shrinkage. To add, those with frequent marijuana are at risk of Alzheimer's disease later in life. Some of this is common knowledge, but some believe studies of marijuana's effects on the brain are far and few between. The study evaluated 40,000 participants hoping to encourage people to understand the risks or not smoke at all. Read more here.
As we turn the page on another year, fresh possibilities unfold before us. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we embrace this new chapter with unwavering dedication to supporting individuals on their journeys toward well-being. 
