A Better Understanding by Aaron M.
January 9, 2023
In my active addiction I thought I knew everything. I had all the right answers, I knew what everyone was thinking, I knew how everyone
In my active addiction I thought I knew everything. I had all the right answers, I knew what everyone was thinking, I knew how everyone
An intervention is a pre-planned meeting between concerned individuals, often family members or close friends, and a loved one or friend struggling with addiction. The
ABC News Keely McCormick visited with our very own Jon Jasper to discuss how to ease the anxiety for families with a loved that has
Addiction to drugs and alcohol affect family members as well as the person afflicted with alcohol or drug addiction. It is usually best to have
Pink cocaine is a novel synthetic drug most popularly known and used in rave culture. Also known as phenylethylamine 2C-B, pink cocaine has increased public
Knowing someone with a substance abuse problem or addiction is common, considering how approximately 21 million Americans have been addicted to a substance at least
Looking back on my drinking days, there are several things that I was missing that kept me where I was. In my self-reliance I was
The Basic Concept of 12 Step Programs The basic concepts of all 12 step programs are the same – to help individuals recover from addiction,
Codependent behaviors can lead to dysfunctional coping methods such as substance abuse, and other negative behaviors that deplete our self worth. These behaviors can be
Alcohol Use Disorder: A Common Problem Alcoholism is one of the most common forms of substance abuse in America, and worldwide. The National Institute on
I’ve worked at Turning Point of Tampa for 16 years as a behavioral health tech. I have spent probably ten or more holidays with our
Major depression is one of America’s most common mental health disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 21 million adults in
I moved back to the area where I grew up at the beginning of the pandemic. I got clean in Tampa and my homegroup had
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, a prescription drug that has been approved for the treatment of chronic and severe pain. Prescription Fentanyl is a strong
Gabapentin is a medication typically used to treat seizures and neuropathic pain. It is also sometimes used as an off-label treatment for anxiety, restless leg
An enabler, or codependent is an individual that has become enmeshed in the life of a loved one who has an addiction. It may be
The Diverse Array of Mental Health Modalities People with limited experience with mental health often talk about “therapy” as a very broad concept, failing to
People who suffer from dual diagnoses can find it difficult to get help. This is because most people are not familiar with what a dual
Balance is defined as a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. If you would have told me 5 years
Addiction is not something one should take lightly. The definition of addiction can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, and can
Please enjoy this Bonus Episode with the entire crew of The Point is Recovery Podcast: Joan Browne – Producer Ashley Neal – Host & Writer
Because I Have 6 siblings, I sometimes hear “it should be easy to connect with others.” Well, that has not been my experience. Despite being
Oxycodone is a prescription opioid drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is considered an addictive drug and can be habit-forming. When abused,
“If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through.” ~ Alcoholics Anonymous p. 83-84 Thinking
