“I Was 12 Years Old The First Time I Drank” Today I had the privilege of speaking to Richie a 24-year-old man, who grew up in southern California and is currently a technician in a Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Treatment Center. From a young age Richie struggled with self-esteem issues and anxiety, which in turnRead more
How Intensive Outpatient Treatment Prepared Me for Life Drug Detox. Drug Rehab. Intensive Outpatient Treatment. They have an almost negative connotation. Or at least they did to me for a while. To some of my acquaintances and even family, they are still a brow raising topic of discussion. More realistically, they’re not a voluntary topicRead more
The Jaywalker: Mother of An Addict No mother wants to see her daughter become addicted to drugs. With time and patience, she was able to find help and healing for the whole family. My Second Child I always wanted a little girl. My mind was filled with dreams of a daughter, dressing her in littleRead more
The Jaywalker: The Story of An Addict While every story about how an addict/alcoholic used their first drug or picked up their first drink may differ, how we felt in our addiction was very much the same. The move (Childhood “the ism”) At the age of 10 years old cold hard reality came crashing downRead more
Opioid Addiction: A Double-Edged Sword Human brains have opioid receptors. Opioids are specifically known for their strong analgesic pain relieving effects but also the high potential for abuse and addiction. History has documented the use of opiates for thousands of years, most prevalently until recently with the use of opium. There is currently an epidemicRead more
