Addiction Resources Blog
Drug Overdose Signs
Dabbling with drugs is risky business. One of the most dire consequences is the possibility of overdosing. All substances are capable of causing toxic-level build up in the body that accumulates faster than the body can process it out. Things quickly go south once the...
Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in our Country. Depression is the most common condition associated with suicide but it is often undiagnosed. Though suicidal thoughts aren’t always easy to detect, learning how to identify the signs of suicide may save a...
We're Partnering With Warriors Of Purpose!
What is Mental Health First Aid? Mental Health First Aid re-imagines the way we view mental health and substance use. If the world viewed treating suicide and similar symptoms of mental health illnesses in the same way we treat more apparent medical conditions, the...
A History of Alcoholics Anonymous & The 12 Steps
Twelve-step programs were created and popularized by Alcoholics Anonymous which was founded in 1935. Nearly 100 years later, the 12 steps are still widely used to treat substance abuse. In addition to being immensely popular, the twelve steps have been hugely...
QOHS Grads Open Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment Center
Photo | The Freedom CenterQO alumni and friends James Scribner (QO 2004) and Corey Hassett (QO 2006), The Freedom Center cofounders, and Karen Rose Siegel (QO 2007) of Karen Rose Public Relations, NYC, celebrated the opening of The Freedom Center on Oct. 11. If...
Building A Successful Recovery Network
A sense of belonging plays an important role in everybody’s well-being. Studies show people are happier, healthier, and more productive when they are part of a community. For those who are recovering from an addiction, a connection might be even more important....
5 Changes To Make In The First 30 Days Of Recovery
Early recovery is tough! We are catapulted back into reality and suddenly we are feeling EVERYTHING! Remember that scene in City of Angels where Nicholas Cage jumps off the building to become human, only to wake up literally having jumped off a building and can feel...
Things You Might Not Know About Addiction
Addiction Fact: Addiction is one of the most misunderstood conditions in today's society. Roughly two-thirds of American families know a close loved one who is addicted to drugs. One of the best ways to understand what a loved one is going through is to know the...
The Psychology of Addiction
The psychology of addiction is a complex puzzle with no easy answers. Is the condition a weakness, or is it a disease? How big a role do childhood and environment play? What is the effect of family history and genetics? Why can one person stop doing something that...
Our Favorite Books About Codependency
Codependency and drug addiction are closely correlated to one another. Codependence is defined as a physical, psychological, or emotional reliance on a dysfunctional relationship, usually involving the care of a person with an illness or addiction. At its root,...