Integrity: Seeing The Whole Person
Integrity in seeing the whole person. A human being is more than their disease. Unfortunately, human beings can become sick. Sometimes sickness doesn't go away. It can linger and persist…
Jimmy’s Overdose – The Story of a Lost Friend
Where was Jimmy? This is a story about overdose. I used to eat breakfast with a small group of friends every Sunday. It was a quiet, relaxing time to get…
Fishhook Effect
Fishhook Effect What is the difference between a fishhook and a paperclip? It's the barb. The sharp, triangular part at the beginning of the hook. It's the point of entry,…
By The Grace Of God – One Addict’s Secret To Staying Clean
"By the grace of God, I am clean today." That is what my friend told me when I asked him how he did it. From everything I know about addiction,…
Freedom Is Your Most Valuable Possession – Stay Clean From Drugs To Protect Your Freedom
Freedom is one of our most valuable possessions. Yet, we take it for granted. We don't appreciate the value of freedom until we lose it. To have freedom is to…
Diabetes and Addiction
Diabetes and Addiction: The Nature Of Chronic Illness This article is not about people who have both diabetes and addiction. Rather, I would like to compare and contrast the two…
Opiate VS Opioid. What is the difference?
Opiate VS Opioid What is an opiate? The word opiate generally refers to naturally occurring drugs that bind to receptors found in the human body known as opioid receptors. Opiates are…
A Man Does Ask For Help. You Won’t Believe What Happens Next…
Ask For Help Ask for help if you need help. Simon is a 35 year old man with two young children. His children don't know that anything is wrong with…
Suboxone Secrets: Five Things They Don’t Want You To Know About Suboxone
Five Things They Don't Want You To Know Suboxone secrets. Suboxone is the original brand of buprenorphine that was approved by the FDA for treating patients with opioid dependence. It…
Is Zubsolv Generic For Suboxone?
What is Zubsolv? Zubsolv is a prescription drug with the same ingredients as Suboxone. It is used to help people quit dangerous drugs such as heroin and pain pills. This…