Two Years Ago…. It’s dark out as we pull off the West Baltimore highway into the McDonald’s parking lot. It’s Tuesday, around 10 p.m., but the time doesn’t matter so much. It’s early in that sweet spot between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m., when the day’s responsibilities are over and the next day’s begin. We’veRead more
According to the San Diego County Health and Human Services, three new cases of botulism exposure have been found in black tar heroin users in recent months. This report brings the toll to six cases of botulism since June. Botulism is a bacteria that can be transferred via injection and can cause death. In June,Read more
Depression and Addiction Go Hand In Hand Anyone who deals with substance abuse is probably no stranger to the blues. Scientists, therapists and addicts agree that depression and addiction often go hand in hand. Experts call this “bi-directional.” This means that depression can cause addiction and addiction can cause depression. Depression is something far moreRead more
Getting Past PAWS You’ve cleared the hurdle of physical detox. Now what? Physical substance abuse withdrawal is just the first part of a long recovery process. When you stop a drug addiction, the effects of your body’s physical detox are uncomfortable at best, and life threatening at worst. This phase is known as post acuteRead more
Is there a cure for addiction? Many of us who struggle with addiction have asked ourselves this question. It seems like every few months there is news of a miracle pill that will stop us from craving alcohol, drugs, food, love, or any other addiction we may have. While each miracle cure may sound likeRead more