addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Alcohol — Drinking Part 5
Era tells me another story. It was a Halloween celebration. On a party bus. One of her co-workers had a little too much to drink. She had a little too much fun, dancing around the pool, on the bus, flirting, singing, and just acting way more loose than usual. It was very funny. Thank goodness she was amongst friends. Once they got back Era told the co-worker she should not drive. She wanted to, Era said no, she insisted. She took her home. Every minute she would ask Era where she lives. She did a lot of repeating; she would not digest the answers. She never talked to a co-worker about this. The era just made sure she got home safe and watched her walk in the door before she left. Era feels very glad she did this for the co-worker and feels everybody should do this to avoid loss of life.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Psyche
Alcohol — Drinking Part 4
Chelsea describes growing up with an addiction in her family, her mom struggled with alcoholism. Her mom went to rehabilitation, they have done family counseling. Her mom is doing better now. Chelsea feels like this was a reason she was attracted as a provider to work at an FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) where she dealt with addictions, mostly opiate crisis she adds. Growing up with a mom who was addicted to alcohol was a heavy experience. It changed her worldview; she did not fully realize the effects until she was older. She has a hard time finding words to describe the experience. She wanted to help people because of what her mom went through. She became a provider. It was a shameful and isolating experience for her, she did not talk to her friends about it. She did not have any resources and when she went to her high school counselor to talk about it, they did not have anything helpful for her.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Psyche
Alcohol — Drinking Part 3
Diana describes her mother’s side of the family where all the boys were alcoholics. There were 6 boys, and all had alcohol issues. I asked Diana how this affected the family. She said her grandmother just did what she had to get from morning to night. Diana describes being a young child and spending time on the family farm not knowing what was going on. She said they had a great time everyone was happy all the time (at this point we both laughed). When she got older her mother talked to her about the problems with her brothers. Grandpa loved the family but was not a nice person and he was not nice to the boys nor her grandmother. She discussed the personality changes in people who drink alcohol how they can change from day today. We never know from day to day if they are going to be good or bad and this is hard to live with.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Psyche
Alcohol — Drinking Part 2
Dr. Tedd Levin tells me a story about his wife’s father who was a brightly functioning alcoholic, who was an engineer. He took care of him as a doctor, his father-in-law just did not trust anyone else. He insisted to see him as a doctor. He died of liver cancer. This condition was related to cirrhosis of the liver that was caused by drinking. He stopped drinking when he was in his mid-50’s, even though it was too late, he developed cirrhosis, he died at age 73. His cirrhosis was treated, but it was a setup for liver cancer. Liver cancer usually develops in a cirrhotic liver. The pre-existing cirrhosis can be caused by alcohol, or infection by Hepatitis B or C explained Dr. Levin. It was challenging at times to take care of him since he was a family member. He died by his choice with assisted suicide, which had only recently become legal in the state of Oregon.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Psyche
Alcohol — Drinking Part 1
Beth did not realize that her husband was drinking heavily after her brother died. He was drinking a lot, not just on the weekends, but he was drinking every day, missing out on family events, spending a lot of money creating financial difficulties for the family. When he started drinking her gorgeous, beautiful husband lost himself and the ugly come out. He lost control over spending money. His behavior changed. Sometimes we all miss things. Beth was in deep sadness about her brother’s death from opiates and trying to cope herself, she cried a lot.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Psyche
Why I Changed my Mind About Addiction
Have you ever looked at someone addicted to drugs with disgust and disdain? Have you ever seen a news article with the words “accidental overdose” and thought “well, if they didn’t use, that wouldn’t be a problem.”? Have you ever thought addiction was a choice that someone made or that they could stop if they wanted to?
By Randell Gresham4 years ago in Psyche
Am I Just Substituting One Addiction for Another?
I started drinking alcohol around 12. Right from the get-go, I drank alcoholically. I couldn’t get enough of that burn in my chest and the magic feeling of being weightless and unafraid. I continued to do everything I could to get the fiery liquid into my body including stealing, manipulating, and even using sex as a tool to get my needs met.
By Melissa Steussy4 years ago in Psyche
Best Inpatient Drug Rehab in Santa Clarita, CA
What is Inpatient drug rehab in Santa Clarita CA? Many parents come to drug rehab clinic thinking that the only course of action available to them is to send their troubled teens to outpatient drug rehab. Keeping them isolated from their family and removing them from all contact with friends seems like an easy option, but this does not always work out as planned. Sending a teenager to live at home is not the answer when the problem requires treatment with trained professionals who specialize in drug abuse treatment.
By Linda Godin4 years ago in Psyche
Top-Notch Inpatient Drug Rehab In Las Cruces, NM
Inpatient drug rehab in Las Cruces is not for everyone. Of course, no one should be subjected to the ravages of drug abuse without receiving treatment. But there are a few types of patients who can benefit from a quality treatment program. In this article we will explore those who may not be able to join a methadone clinic or cannot afford professional rehabilitation, but still need help with their drug problems.
By Stan Provenzano4 years ago in Psyche
What is Inpatient Drug Rehab in York, PA
What is Inpatient drug rehab in York PA? It's a treatment program that provides treatment and help for those who are suffering from drug addiction. The main goal of this type of addiction treatment is to help the person stabilize themselves during the recovery process and to help them live an alcohol or drug-free life. This treatment can be offered in a number of different facilities or programs throughout the state.
By Shirley Hansford4 years ago in Psyche
What is Inpatient Drug Rehab in Lawton, OK
Inpatient drug rehab in Lawton Oklahoma may be the best option for you, if you or someone you know has become addicted to drugs or alcohol. The problem with most inpatient rehab programs is that they don't have a center-based detoxification process, where they get their subjects off of the drugs and substances they are addicted to in the comfort of their home. For many people, the withdrawal symptoms can be too great to deal with on the inside. And that's why the majority of them go back to their former habits after their "inpatient" term has expired.
By Hugh Haycock4 years ago in Psyche
A Beast With No Spine
I grew up just like most of the kids around me grew up. I went to school, I played basketball, I got presents on Christmas morning, I went on vacations to the beach with the family, I got into fights with my brothers. We lived in modestly nice houses in safe neighborhoods. We went trick-or-treating on Halloween. Anybody could look at a snapshot of my childhood and have no reason to assume that I would end up doing the things I did and that I would find myself wandering down the road that I so painstakingly trudged along. My brothers and I never wanted for anything. We had everything we needed, and then some. Dad brought in plenty of money from his job and made sure that our wants and needs were taken care of. So how did I end up being the person that was stealing things, and lying to the people I loved, in order to chase an elusive high? Why was it that I turned into that person that woke up covered in sweat, shaking and writhing in pain every morning until that next hit was in me? What was it inside of me that brought me to a place where I was so obsessed with the dope that I left my grandfathers house while he was on his death bed just to scheme up some money for another bag? These aren’t questions that beg for answers necessarily. The only reason I ask them is because you may know somebody who turned out to be this same type of person, and you have no idea what happened or where anybody went wrong. I don’t believe there’s any blame to be put on anyone particularly In these situations. The reality is, this kind of thing happens to people. Not just bad people, not just unfortunate people, and not just foolish people — but just people. Some of these people never make it out. Some of them lose their lives to this tragedy. Some people have the nearly fortuitous experience of seeing what life can be after a drug addiction is arrested. That’s my story today, and this experience has shaped me into the human that I am currently.
By Hogan England4 years ago in Psyche
