Politicians and the Fourth Wave
When it comes to the availability of naloxone, the article states that “…while most states have decriminalized [opioid antagonists] … some, including Texas, continue to treat them as drug paraphernalia.”
Those Sneaky Resentments
He continues to insist he was innocent, the victim of prejudice, treated unfairly because he is a fabulously wealthy person of Caucasian descent.
If you’ve spent much time around recovering folks, you’ve no doubt heard references to the dangers inherent in holding on to resentments.
Definition: “bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.” It’s portrayed as a threat to sobriety, since resentments can serve as ready excuses for a return to substance use. Additionally, holding resentments, even if you stay sober, can be a ticket to unhappiness.
This case provides a good example.
Jim Irsay cites status as 'white billionaire' for 2014 arrest
The subject of the article is the owner of a National Football League team, arrested all the way back in 2014 for driving under the influence. He continues to insist he was innocent, the victim of prejudice, treated unfairly because he is a fabulously wealthy person of Caucasian descent.
I thought that was supposed to be an advantage in terms of not getting arrested.
A Maryland patrol officer once explained to me that his fellow officers disliked having to...
Definition: “bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.” It’s portrayed as a threat to sobriety, since resentments can serve as ready excuses for a return to substance use. Additionally, holding resentments, even if you stay sober, can be a ticket to unhappiness.
This case provides a good example.
Jim Irsay cites status as 'white billionaire' for 2014 arrest
The subject of the article is the owner of a National Football League team, arrested all the way back in 2014 for driving under the influence. He continues to insist he was innocent, the victim of prejudice, treated unfairly because he is a fabulously wealthy person of Caucasian descent.
I thought that was supposed to be an advantage in terms of not getting arrested.
A Maryland patrol officer once explained to me that his fellow officers disliked having to...
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CDC claims that 1 in 5 drug overdoses in 2020 – or 20% -- involved people in those two sectors alone. Something to think about.
Politicians and the Fourth Wave
When it comes to the availability of naloxone, the article states that “…while most states have decriminalized [opioid antagonists] … some, including Texas, continue to treat them as drug paraphernalia.”
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Those Sneaky Resentments
He continues to insist he was innocent, the victim of prejudice, treated unfairly because he is a fabulously wealthy person of Caucasian descent.
A Pro Goes Public
His motivation was the adverse effect it was having on his relationships, especially with his family.
Danksgiving Baked Goods
Articles such as this remind me of the early days of tobacco marketing, when cigarettes were promoted as good for your health.
An Interesting Case From Virginia
If I had to recommend something, it would be for schools and parents to grab onto those evidence-based approaches and make them integral to your school culture.
Those Sneaky Resentments
He continues to insist he was innocent, the victim of prejudice, treated unfairly because he is a fabulously wealthy person of Caucasian descent.
Safe Injection in the Big Apple
Do you want them here with us, in range of immediate help? Or lying dead in the bathroom of your local fast-food joint?
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Exercising for Chronic Pain Relief
We've known for several decades that regular exercise, even the mild sort, helps lessen symptoms of depression. It comes as no surprise that it may also help with CPS and the mood problems that accompany it.
Borderline, Revisited
The term was invented in the 1930’s to describe someone prone to becoming psychotic or severely disturbed under stress, but who otherwise was capable of functioning normally.
Self-Diagnosis
Most of the time, there’s an extended period in which the drinker is engaged in something called ‘comparing out’. That's when they're focused on what isn't wrong with their drinking, and ignoring or minimizing what is.
Exercising for Chronic Pain Relief
We've known for several decades that regular exercise, even the mild sort, helps lessen symptoms of depression. It comes as no surprise that it may also help with CPS and the mood problems that accompany it.
Drugs in Jail
If 70% or more of a jail population has been identified as having a drug or alcohol problem – that does happen – then what you’re really operating is a treatment center that happens to have bars on the windows and guards at the entrance.
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First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
Diagnosing Cannabis Use Disorder: Updated
It certainly makes sense that if you suffer from a major mental illness, you should stay away from pot.
Video: Practical Advice on Prescription Painkiller Problems
People have abused opiates for 5,000 years. As much as medicine depends on them, they've always created problems for a percentage of users.
