ENTRY: Patients inflate use history to ensure treatment

Being in recovery myself, I tend to notice certain behaviors of the folks seeking recovery themselves as they proceed through the intake process at work.  In case you weren’t already aware, I work as a peer recovery coach at a treatment center specializing in MAT therapy (we offer both methadone and Suboxone) and mental health …

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ENTRY: Vaccinating in youth a catalyst for addiction later on?

So, I recently came across this rather small photo on the fringe of some random website recently.  I was, quite frankly, appalled.  Check this out: Let me just say, what the hell!?  I really, truly am stunned and disgusted by this ad or whatever you want to call it. Ridiculous. Just to sum it up. …

ENTRY: Capital Punishment for Dealers?

So, I've had some people ask how I feel about Pres. Trump's proposal to implement the death penalty for convicted drug dealers.  I have put a great deal of thought into this.  I knew that when I started this blog, I absolutely would want to discuss the current prevalence of drugs in the world today, …