How to Taper Off Suboxone: A Survival Guide | The Fix

How to Taper Off Suboxone: A Survival Guide | The Fix: 'Fear is common and normal for a number of reasons, but the fear usually gives way to a sense of confidence and optimism when a taper is done correctly…Be patient.'

2018 Reel Recovery Film Festival Returns to New York | The Fix

2018 Reel Recovery Film Festival Returns to New York | The Fix: The fest is the brainchild of Leonard Buschel, founder of Writers in Treatment (WIT), a nonprofit organization that helps alcoholic and addicted writers get clean.

Blackouts and Memory Gaps: How Alcohol and Trauma Affect the Brain | The Fix

Blackouts and Memory Gaps: How Alcohol and Trauma Affect the Brain | The Fix: Dissociation is most common in trauma that involves a betrayal of trust. This is a survival mechanism that protects our need for social support.

The Perilous Journey of a Tobacco Addict | The Fix

The Perilous Journey of a Tobacco Addict | The Fix: Smoking was like kicking myself down the stairs every day: There she goes again. You're nothing. Remember that.

You Can't Keep It Unless You Give It Away | The Fix

You Can't Keep It Unless You Give It Away | The Fix: The responsibility to give honestly is my job; the responsibility to take honestly is theirs and not for me to determine. I could go crazy trying to decide which homeless person is worthy and which is not.

November 2018 Newsletter  The Moore's God's Sovereignty        "I'd say that was the hardest moment of our lives," Dave and Carole reflect on dropping off their son, Matt, to be a Resident. "But we believed this was something that God wanted us to do, and we needed to trust Him, walk away, and let happen what was going to happen."   Read more Gifts from God's People     Each Christmas season, we have the pleasure of working to create loving and joyful memories where our men and women have previously experienced pain and loneliness. One way we do this is by providing personalized gifts on Christmas Day.  Will you join us in this restorative holiday tradition? Please send in your additional gifts by Dec 15th, or give online at hismansion.com/give.                  Designate gifts to "Christmas" or "Gifts from God's People."  Learn more  STAY CONNECTED:

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Top Drug & Alcohol News of the Week   Newly Approved Opioid 10 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new opioid painkiller that is 10 times stronger than fentanyl, USA Today reports. Read More Prescription Drugs Including Opioids Responsible for Most Overdose Deaths A new report from the Drug Enforcement Administration finds controlled prescription drugs, including opioids, are responsible for the largest number of overdose deaths of any illicit drug class since 2001. Read More   Voters in Michigan, Utah and Missouri Approve Marijuana Measures Voters in Michigan, Utah and Missouri approved new marijuana measures this week, NPR reports. Read More Help Us Continue to Empower Families:   Donate Now Tell a Friend E-Cigarette Use Does Not Deter Teens From Smoking Regular Cigarettes: Study Teens who use e-cigarettes end up smoking regular cigarettes as much as teens who have never vaped, a new study concludes. Read More Naloxone Remains Chemically Stable Months After Expiration Date The naloxone brands Narcan and Evzio remain chemically stable after their expiration date, according to a new study. Read More Other Headlines of Interest How Juul's plan to teach students about vaping went up in smoke (CNN) They Were Addicted to Opioids. Now They’re Running the New York Marathon. (The New York Times) Chris Cornell's family sues his doctor, claims he over-prescribed drugs leading to singer's suicide (USA Today) Viral Opioid Obituary — And Police Chief's Response — Show Journey Of Addiction, Resilience (WBUR) Opioid Antidote Can Save Lives, But Deciding When To Use It Can Be Challenging (NPR) Why the ‘right’ policies to resolve the opioid epidemic change over time (The Washington Post) Coroner: Rapper Mac Miller died from accidental overdose on fentanyl, cocaine, alcohol (USA Today) Demi Lovato Reportedly Left Rehab. What Happens Now? (Teen Vogue) What If Jackson Maine Had A Different Disease? - An Addiction Doctor's Take On 'A Star Is Born' (Forbes) Opinion: What’s causing the epidemic in drug-related deaths among whites? (MarketWatch) She drank kratom tea while pregnant. Then her newborn went into withdrawal (CNN) Drug reform groups rejoice after Trump ousts Jeff Sessions as attorney general (NBC News) How Technology Fails Us In The Battle Against Opioid Addiction (Forbes) Recommendations, Video, Seek to Dispel Myths About Fentanyl Exposure (Justice Technology Information Center)

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E  ach year thousands of people seek help to overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Many of these people go in and out of treatment facilities several times before gaining the tools to stay sober and move past their addiction. What are the things to address that will help recovery from addiction result in success? Number One Length of treatment. The most common treatment available is probably 28 day, 12 step programs. However if you talk to individuals who have come off of drugs or alcohol, most agree that 28 days is not nearly enough time, even from a physical perspective. Long-term heroin users are usually just starting to sleep normally again after two to three weeks, meaning they would spend three-quarters of a 28 day treatment program not feeling well physically. This is one of the reasons longer-term treatment is a huge bonus to a recovering addict. Number Two Treatment which does not provide one-on-one counseling to deal with the underlying issues of addiction. Many times treatment consists of group therapy and while this may have its place, it does not always provide the opportunity to really handle core underlying issues. Many addicts suffer from trauma or emotional troubles and confiding in another may be difficult, making these group settings less effective. Number Three Going into treatment in your home town. Addicts in recovery will have bad days and struggle with emotional turbulence. It is important for this reason for them to be in a secure environment that is at least outside of their local area. I have met many who had gone to outpatient or inpatient treatment in their hometown only to end up leaving early or relapsing due to a temporary upset. This is why getting someone out of their area can really aid the chances of them successfully recovering. Number Four Holding on to the past and making your loved one wrong after treatment. Recovering addicts who come out of treatment are still getting on their feet and while they do have to make up the damage they have caused to their family, holding their drug addiction over their head and ostracizing them will only make the recovery harder. Number Five A poor after-treatment plan. One of the biggest things in recovery is making sure when someone gets out of treatment, they have a solid exit plan. Where are they going, what will they do on a daily basis and most importantly are they going to live in a sober environment? Above are the biggest pitfalls I have seen with those entering treatment. Avoid these and you will be giving yourself or your loved one the best chance of recovering. Read More

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Narconon New Life Retreat offers beautiful and comfortable facilities matched with a highly successful non 12 step program which results in higher success rate

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Finding The Music The journey back from drug addiction is different for each of us.  No matter where we come from or how our addiction affected us we can all learn from each other. Read More...   Stepping Stones to Recovery  Life before Narconon was pretty much a big game to me, just not a survival one.  Life got to the point that I started to get amused by pain and I didn’t even care about anything anymore Read More...   Got My Life Back How does someone wind up addicted to drugs? The truth is each person’s descent into drug addiction is different. This amazing story shows us a different perspective on how a person becomes addicted to drugs. Read More...

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