A Survival Guide: Handling the Holidays during Recovery

The holiday time can have a triggering effect on alcoholics who are trying to recover from their addiction. Why? Because, while the holiday season for some is reconnecting with friends, going out with family, partying in office etc., for the alcoholics it is time to engage in drinking on the pretext of celebration. So, it gets difficult for an addict to remain sober as this time of year is generally filled with heavy drinking and the active alcoholics who are trying to remain sober may fall into a relapse.

Cold Medicine: It Presents Real & Present “Addiction” Danger

Drug Counselors around the country have seen a significant rise in the sales of cold and cough medicines that contains chemical agents like Dextromethorphan (DXM) and Promethazine-codeine. Cold medicines that are sold over-the-counter (OTC) is considered safe enough to be stocked at home, without any vigilance. However, an underlying and omnipresent threat is associated with these seemingly innocent medications. Some of these medicines have gained the notoriety among teenagers and young adults for triggering addiction patterns.

How Drug & Alcohol Safety Education Program can Help DWI Offenders?

DWI i.e. Driving While Intoxicated falls under the category of DUI (Driving Under Influence) offences. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is treated as a serious violation of law and is handled in a strict manner by law enforcement authorities all across the US. In fact, in many of the states DWI offenders might even lose their driving license. However, there is still hope for DWI offenders for recovering their driving privileges by undergoing a Drug & Alcohol Safety Education Program, formulated in conformity with the state legislature. The DWI courts put emphasis on reducing drunk-driving cases by treating alcoholism.

Defeating Addiction: Embrace the Challenge & Work Through the Shame

Shame is the inner experience of being "not wanted." It is feeling valueless, and rejected. Being addicted to a drug is shameful and even if an individual tries to practice soberness the society taunts him and brings his morale down. Like cancer, HIV or any other disease addiction is also a disease, so there is no need to feel shameful about it as you are in the process of recovering.