How to Overcome Feeling Worthless
Feeling worthless is something most addicts are familiar with. For years after taking my last dose of Vicodin, I felt…
Category: Support
The Problem Isn’t Opioids Themselves – It’s Using Them Unnecessarily
In my attempts to help people struggling with opioid addiction, I’ve received some very strongly-worded messages. These have come from…
Know This – Recovery From Opioid Addiction Is Not A Quick Thing
You’re not magically better once you successfully taper off the drugs. When I was tapering off opioids, it was insanely…
The Thing Former Addicts NEED To Know
And what I wished I would’ve figured out years earlier. See the girl in that image above? That was me.…
3 Signs Someone You Love Is Addicted To Painkillers
Yes, many people hide their addiction…even from those they’re closest to. When I started dating my now-husband, I had been…
Life After Addiction Won’t Be The Same As It Was Before
But it has the potential to be better — so long as you choose it. When I was addicted to…
3 Reasons Opioid Users Hide Their Addiction
You may know someone who doesn’t want to admit they have a problem. But does anyone? It’s hard to understand…