September is National Recovery Month AND this year marks the two year anniversary of The Point is Recovery Podcast! Thank you to everyone who has
My definition of fun, now that I am in recovery, is completely different than when I was using. When I was using I was staying
Introducing The Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders You may have heard mental health professionals or other people involved in medicine or mental health
When I first came into treatment back in 2004, my therapist had me read ACCEPTANCE is the Answer in the Big Book. After reading it
In today’s fast-paced and busy world, anxiety disorders are common. Everyone has a unique life and faces various challenges and situations which can lead to
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an excessive fear of gaining weight. People with anorexia often have an unrealistic body image and see
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), young women and men can develop bulimia nervosa at any time. People assigned female are more likely
Greg Williams is a person in long term recovery. Early on in his journey he witnessed challenges w/ others finding and sustaining recovery and became
The first known record of meditation and yoga meditation as disciplines dates back more than 5000 years. Both yoga and meditation practices originated in northern
Writing about fentanyl and monoamine oxidase inhibitors is a difficult subject, with a lot of very clinical and medically heavy terms. Nevertheless, it is important
What is Marijuana (Weed)? Marijuana—also called weed, pot, herb, grass, Mary Jane, bud, ganja and a variety of other slang terms, is a cannabinoid drug that contains
Our guest for Episode 35 has dedicated most of his career to getting out a very important message – Addiction is a chronically relapsing brain
What are Antiemetic Drugs? The term antiemetics is used to refer to drugs that prevent nausea and vomiting or upset stomach. These drugs are also
Looking back to my years in early recovery, I remember that everything was a big deal, whether the situation was positive or negative. Something as
At Turning Point of Tampa our addiction program treats the whole person and focuses on healing the mind, body, and spirit. Tampa Magazines’ 2022 Top
Distinguishing Between PTSD and C-PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Complex post traumatic stress disorder can closely resemble traditional post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is often misdiagnosed as other conditions such as gastroenteritis or cyclic vomiting syndrome. It is typically seen in people who engage
I had no idea what to expect when I started my journey into recovery. Before coming to treatment, I’d never attended a 12-step meeting, had
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders? Mental health is never simple. While identifying physical health problems can be as easy as administering a blood test, mental health
What is Meperidine? Meperidine belongs to a drug class called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It is used to relieve moderate and severe pain and as
Codeine and weed are two drugs that are often used together. Codeine is an opioid painkiller that is prescribed for moderate pain and severe pain
What Is Hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid. Most often this habit-forming pain reliever is prescribed as a painkiller. Although physical dependence and liver damage
Listener Note This episode contains a discussion of traumatic events. If you believe you are experiencing PTSD, please consult with your doctor or a mental
What is ARFID? ARFID is a new diagnosis which is still not well understood. It is characterized by the avoidance of food, and it has
