There’s a new buzz word on the streets for drug users and dealers everywhere. That buzz word is Fentanyl, and it’s been showing up in toxicology reports recently for more overdose-related deaths than ever before. Fentanyl has actually been around since the late 1950’s, but it was relatively unknown to the general public until a …
Ok, so what exactly is an alcoholic? This sounds like a simple enough question, but the truth is, many people don’t really know. Alcoholics are frequently portrayed as jobless, homeless criminals — folks with wrecked homes and no friends, along with a laundry list of other unsavory stereotypes. And true, this demographic tends to include …
Reality check: life in sobriety is awesome! It’s no secret that many of the folks on the Kembali team are in recovery, so we know firsthand how scary it can be to ditch old ways and begin anew. We also know how rewarding it can be, and how big and wonderful and awesome our lives …
Addiction typically isn’t something that just shows up overnight, out of the blue, and wearing a big red sign. If someone that you know or care about is struggling with addiction, it can be challenging to read the signs if you, yourself, don’t have a clue what it (addiction) looks like. It’s also a very …
There’s a new buzz word on the streets for drug users and dealers everywhere. That buzz word is Fentanyl, and it’s been showing up in toxicology reports recently for more overdose-related deaths than ever before. Fentanyl has actually been around since the late 1950’s, but it was relatively unknown to the general public until a …
Enjoying an occasional glass of wine or a cocktail every now and then is certainly not going to have any long-term negative effects on your body, so let’s just get that out of the way. But for those of us who knock down excessive amounts of booze on the regular, we could be doing our …
The Short and Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Brain Read More »
Almost any recovering addict will tell you that the most difficult days are those early days, which is why many folks in recovery choose to get sober with the help of an inpatient treatment program. But what happens when you leave the safe confines of your recovery center and are faced with sobriety in the …
Entering the Real World After Treatment (and Why Sobriety Rules) Read More »
Let’s face it, getting sober is no cakewalk and if you’re a true blue addict, it requires a heck of a lot more than just willpower alone. For most of us, in order for sobriety to truly take hold, we must first be willing to admit our complete and utter powerlessness over drugs, alcohol, or …
Wouldn’t it be nice if everything in life was black and white? You know, no grey areas, no question marks, only “yes” or “no” answers to every single burning question…ever? But, alas, we don’t live in a black and white world. While this keeps life interesting, spontaneous, and packed with mystery, it can also cause …
Sex and Love Addiction: An Intimacy Disorder that’s not so Black and White Read More »
Addiction “Whack-a-Mole” Ah, addiction–it’s a many layered “dis-ease” that can mean something different for everyone. Addicts are frequently addicted to more than one thing, and since addiction tends to be propelled by something deeper than what’s on the surface, one addiction will almost invariably lead to something else if not treated properly. Even when treated, …
The Many Layers of Addiction and How Various Addictions can Coexist Read More »
