How to maintain and live a life in recovery from opiate addiction.
Repairing and rebuilding life after addiction treatment may not be easy. However, it is definitely worthwhile. All people trying to rebuild their life in recovery will experience triumphs and failures, but they will ultimately experience the satisfaction that they got through the hardest time of their life. (more…)
Addiction recovery is more than simply avoiding drug use. Rather, it is a complete shift of mindset which keeps people from relapse. This is not a process with a set schedule or timeframe for treatment because addiction is a chronic disease, like type II diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.[1] While abstinence is the most obvious […]
When you’re in recovery, social gatherings—such as parties—can be overwhelming. Parties are often associated with some form of anxiety release, often with the use of alcohol and/or other miscellaneous drugs. In some cases, attendees may be curious about opiates and try them to experience the euphoric high. While opiates can be fun in the moment, […]
Finding new ways to cope after opiate addiction can be a trial-and-error process. You no longer have opiates to turn to, so you need to find new ways of coping. Learning how to cope can include anything from learning how to distract yourself from cravings to finding new activities to engage in. Having a lack […]
Many people that have been through opiate addiction are ashamed of their addiction stories, but they should have more pride in what they have done to get clean. Opiate addiction is nothing to be proud of, but users should be proud of the fact that they sought treatment rather than wallowing in despair. Therefore, you […]
When you are released from opiate addiction treatment, you may think your addiction is all behind you. The fact is, opiate addiction recovery is a life-long journey. It requires diligent awareness and management. If you don’t maintain your commitment to opiate addiction recovery – strictly following what you learned during addiction treatment – you may […]
Opiates are powerfully addictive and highly dangerous drugs. Street drugs like opium and heroin along with prescription painkillers like OxyContin and Vicodin have the power to seriously compromise the user’s health or even claim his or her life. However it is not users alone that are impacted by opiate addiction; addiction is a family disease. […]
Even after a successful detox, it can be difficult for a recovering opiate addict to maintain recovery. Addiction treatment facilities isolate addicts from the triggers and stressors which tempt them, while also encouraging and equipping them for sobriety. Unfortunately, though the structure and environment of treatment facilities are good for recovery, they are unlike the […]
People struggling with emotional issues or a mental illness often turn to drugs to cope. Opiates work in the brain to change the way the body perceives pain: they produce feelings of euphoria and addicts need more of the substance to get the same results. (more…)
An opiate is any drug that is made from the sap of the opium poppy. Opiates are analgesic drugs which alleviate pain by decreasing the number of pain signals receiving from the central nervous system and by minimizing the reaction of the brain to the signals received. (more…)
