addiction

The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Serious Mental Disorder as Earning Tool - Who Benefits from Gambling Addiction?
That is because of their illness, or is it a specially built system that exploits people with this disease? Let's discuss it.
By Elizabet Deg6 years ago in Psyche
The Diary of a BindiBabe—Series 2: Part 2
I was 10% reluctant to hand it over straight away, and gave 90% in action: slowly but surely passing over what was a very sleek and shiny reminder of my life before September 2017, over to the dressing room attendant. It wasn’t the pair of Christian Louboutin peep-toe heels or the Mink DKNY fur hanging, coincidentally hanging in front of me on my clothes rail. And despite the disparity between each item that hung freely in front of me in my bedroom on this Summer evening, these only two luxury items left, that I owned currently, because I had finally reached the realisation that I had terrible troubles with money and my spending habits (which to my positive outlook, brought many interesting stories) had spiralled me into DEBT. A four letter word I did not love.
By Mayurie 6 years ago in Psyche
Role of School, Parents and Society to Overcome Substance Abuse
“Addiction destroys lives, tears apart families and harms society.” Substance abuse is also known as drug abuse. It is when one takes drugs that are not legal. It’s also when one uses alcohol, prescription medicine, and other legal substances too much or in the wrong way.
By Niti Sharma6 years ago in Psyche
7 Things Recovering Addicts Wish You Wouldn’t Say
Most of us have an addict or alcoholic in our lives that we love dearly and want nothing more than to provide them with the help they need. So why do we say the things we do? The language we use when we refer to addicts and the things we say directly to them can greatly impact their self-worth and even their hope of recovering. Sometimes we may be unintentionally contributing to the stigma that keeps our loved ones sick through the words we say.
By Kailey Fitzgerald6 years ago in Psyche
Why I Walked Away from Narcotics Anonymous
I was raised in Alcoholics Anonymous. I remember vividly being in a pack and play, in the corner of the room with my best friend. Our dad's were both in the program together and they were best friends. I was raised on the 12-steps, my "family" was all of my dad's program friends and everyone was Uncle and Auntie to me. As I grew up and started experimenting with drugs and alcohol, I was welcomed into the program by everyone I knew growing up. I was praised for being "so young" and going through with the AA program.
By Robyn Zarli6 years ago in Psyche
Jamie Lee Curtis: "I Bring Sobriety With Me"
I have always admired Jamie Lee Curtis, though I'm no huge fan of the genre that got her started. I'll admit to never seeing Halloween or its sequels. I only saw bits and pieces of Blue Steel. I probably missed a good many of her more popular film roles, though a favorite film of mine continues to be True Lies.
By Christina St-Jean6 years ago in Psyche
My Personal Journey With Meth Addiction
Hi, I’m Jackie and I'm a recovering addict. The photo is of my family at exactly the time I was introduced to Methamphetamine. I've never thought back to the beginning of it all and gone through my journey step-by-step; so I am inviting you to come on this ridiculous ride with me. The good, bad, and down right ugly of it all.
By Jackie Wills6 years ago in Psyche
My Story of Recovery from Opiate Addiction
In the first installment of our Vocal article series in which we share stories of hope from members of the Atlanta addiction recovery community, Randy M. shares his personal battle with opiate addiction.
By Randy M6 years ago in Psyche
5 Things I Wish I Knew in Early Recovery
The first year of my sobriety seemed like a constant battle with my disease of addiction. It would tell me I wasn’t good enough or that I wouldn’t be able to stay sober. There were days that felt hopeless, but, in retrospect, those experiences all taught me important lessons that I am now grateful for. Sobriety isn’t all happiness—its difficult and its painful. On the other hand, all of those difficulties and all of that pain is 100% worth the life I have today
By Cassidy Webb6 years ago in Psyche
Party Girls Don't Get Hurt
When I was 16 years old, I hated people who drank or did anything mind-altering. I looked at them as weak, having no self-control.
By Natalie Windle6 years ago in Psyche
This Is What It's Like to Experience Heroin Withdrawal
I was desperate for help. I was only 22 years old and I had already been shooting heroin for five years. I wanted to die, and I tried, I tried really freaking hard. For some reason, I always woke up.
By Cassidy Webb6 years ago in Psyche
Substance Abuse Treatment Across the U.S.
Substance abuse is a very serious matter. One glass of wine may be harmless, until it’s not. We all like to think that ourselves and our loved ones have control over our alcohol consumption and drug usage, but unfortunately that’s not always the case.
By Pam Jannes6 years ago in Psyche