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Problems With Drinking Alcohol At Work
Have you ever had an alcoholic beverage or two at an office holiday party? Many American workplaces allow this type of occasional alcohol consumption. However, people who are regularly drinking alcohol on the job face serious risks. Poor Job Performance Alcohol negatively affects areas of your brain associated with concentration, memory, and judgment. Thus, when […]
Crack Vs. Freebase Cocaine | What’s The Difference?
Cocaine is a powerful and addictive stimulant drug. There are various forms of cocaine including crack cocaine and freebase cocaine. Both versions can be smoked in a pipe, but there are several differences when it comes to how this drug is made. For instance, freebase cocaine can be made from homemade powder cocaine. In contrast, […]
5 Ways To Support A Sibling In Addiction Recovery
Siblings of people with substance use disorders (SUD) may feel they are ill-equipped to help, either when drug use is active or when a sibling enters a treatment program for addiction. However, just because you don’t have personal experience with substance abuse or treatment at an inpatient or outpatient rehab center doesn’t mean you can’t […]
How To Support Your Partner In Addiction Recovery
When you’re in a romantic relationship with someone in drug or alcohol addiction recovery, it can be difficult to know how to support them without enabling or becoming codependent. However, there are several healthy ways to support them while they attend addiction treatment and after they leave. Show Your Support Being supportive of your significant […]
Why Do People Go To Alcohol & Drug Rehab (& Why They Might Return)
There are many reasons why people attend drug and alcohol rehab, but one of the most important ones is the acknowledgment that they live with addiction and cannot fight it alone. Why People Attend Alcohol & Drug Rehab A substance use disorder is like any other health condition—it requires comprehensive treatment without shame, fear, or […]
What To Expect After A Drug Overdose
A drug overdose is a medical emergency that poses serious risks, including permanent brain damage and death. That’s why it’s important to seek treatment as soon as it occurs. If you or someone you love has overdosed, here’s what to expect afterward.
7 Things To Say When A Loved One Relapses
When a loved one recovering from alcohol or drug addiction relapses, it can be difficult to know what to say or how to help. Luckily, there are a few non-judgemental things you can say that allow you to support and encourage the person in their time of need. Here are seven. 1. “This Doesn’t Mean […]
What Is Tranq Dope?
“Tranq dope” is a street name for opioids laced with xylazine, an animal tranquilizer. If someone is mixing xylazine with an opioid, it’s usually with heroin or fentanyl. “Tranq dope” or just “tranq” can also refer to xylazine by itself. Why Do People Use Tranq Dope? As a tranquilizer, xylazine produces a strong sedative effect. […]
7 Healthy Habits For Improved Mental Health
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Although improving your mental health takes time and energy, it’s easier than most people think. To get started, adopt these daily habits. 1. Get Enough Sleep The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night. […]
Knowing The Signs Of A Drug Overdose
When a person experiences a drug overdose, they may show several physical and mental signs, such as shallow breathing, loss of consciousness, or psychosis. Loved ones of people with drug addictions can act quickly by knowing the signs of a drug overdose.
Recovering Champions Is an accredited drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, that believes addiction treatment should not just address “how to stay sober” but needs to transform the life of the addict and empower him or her to create a more meaningful and positive life. We are dedicated to transforming the despair of addiction into a purposeful life of confidence, self-respect and happiness. We want to give recovering addicts the tools to return to the outside world completely substance-free and successful.
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