You know you need help with your drug or alcohol addiction. You’re ready for a change, but something is holding you back: The fear of withdrawal. While withdrawal is a common reason why people like you don’t seek help for their addiction, it’s imperative that you don’t let it hold you back. The truth is,…
You expected discomfort and intense cravings when you quit alcohol, but not this. This type of craving is new, and you can’t get it out of your head. Almost like a shadow, it seems to follow you throughout your day. It would be easy to give in, but you’ve seen all the recent news about…
During a time when opioids seem to be getting the majority of attention, meth is another drug causing trouble and distress for Ohioans. In fact, a recent report stated that even though opioid use is falling, methamphetamine use is increasing across the state. You know your loved one has been struggling with meth. But to…
Think back to a time when you went through a devastating break-up you didn’t see coming. Maybe you thought you had found “the one”. You felt incredible joy and euphoria when with them and couldn’t imagine your life without them. But after they left you, all you could think about was the cravings and needing…
A common root for alcohol or opioid addiction is pain. Some seek to escape negative thoughts and feelings, while others hope to manage physical pain. No one intends to become addicted. Rather, it starts as a way to cope and then becomes a habit or even a dependence you can’t shake. Like quicksand, you sank…
Coming to the realization that you or your loved one needs to seek treatment for their alcohol or drug use is a great first step toward recovery. After all, recovery is a journey, and there are programs out there that can walk with you on the road to a healthier life. But what are the…
Being an alcoholic has reached a breaking point. You may still be able to function, but you’re tired of waking up exhausted and sick. You’re tired of making it through only half the work day before getting the shakes and feeling that you need a drink. You’re tired of withdrawal symptoms controlling your schedule. But…
Ohio has been on the frontlines since the very beginning of the opioid epidemic. In 2017, Ohio had the second highest rate of opioid overdoses in the country. Of course, opioid addiction doesn’t discriminate and has an impact on communities everywhere. But the stigma surrounding opioid addiction adds an extra layer of resistance for helping…
Have you noticed changes in your loved one lately that have your instincts telling you that something is wrong? They could be unusually distant, regularly asking for money or maybe they have lost weight unexpectedly. At first, you worried they were sick or depressed. But there seems to be more to it than that and…
It’s no secret that alcohol and substance use disorders have many causes. But as we’ve learned more over time with addiction, past or ongoing trauma can be a common driver. A traumatic experience can feel like an overwhelming wave. You struggle to get your footing, and right when you think you’re okay, the pressure crashes…