Support for Addiction

Opiate Detoxification Begins with Suboxone Suboxone is meant to be used as a short-term medicine to help eliminate opiate addiction. Unlike methadone, suboxone is not a maintenance medication, nor was it created to be one. But many doctors and pain clinics use this medication for long-term maintenance. Even the Suboxone website  states, “Long-term use of [...]

There was a blog in the Huffington Post recently addressing the issue of amends. Speaking of active addictive behavior the writer described himself as one who didn’t take responsibility for his actions, who was subject to the thoughts of others for his understanding of self, thereby leaving himself vulnerable to the opinions of others. He [...]

A new working definition of recovery has been released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The definition is simple: Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. Such a definition is designed to encompass all [...]