What are your personal values? Assessing this concept might just be the compass some of us need to break free from the insanity of addiction.
Tag: self awareness
Gateway Theory
Gateway Theory, if you’re a product of the D.A.R.E. generation you’ve no doubt heard of the concept. Get introduced to “soft” drugs like alcohol or marijuana and you’re all but guaranteed to turn into a heroin addict. Is it true?
Addict Guide for Parents
It's never convenient to discuss the elephant in the room. Whether it be concern over someones substance use or the need for change it's always uncomfortable. The elephant in the room is that we stigmatize addiction. We stigmatize most all…
Scale of Addiction: A Drug by Drug Comparison
In most ways the “addictiveness” of a substance is highly subjective to the user. There’s no clear answer to the questions which drugs are more addictive than others. The subject of addiction in general is frequently unclear with room for…
Greater Purpose: The Fourth Pillar
I happened to find my purpose in life through helping those with addiction. It’s not about making a dollar or becoming known, it’s about if I can help one person, better their outcome when it comes to dealing with substances then I’ve found success.