Author: CallingAllAddicts

Call me LJ... I started this blog for US...the addicts. Embrace the peace that comes from being yourself; enjoy the site. If you have an addiction, but wish to celebrate recovery at the same time, then jot your story down and contact me. I very much want to hear what YOU have to say. I guarantee you there is someone piloting a keyboard out in cyber space that will benefit from your story. I guarantee it.

When Habits Turn Into Addictions — Cameron’s Opinion

[...] the past three months since turning 21, I’ve developed a couple of habits that have brought opinionated feedback from my loved ones. For example, I’ve taken a habit of drinking a lot. Not to where I’m always waking up drunk in an alley with no memory of what happened that night, but consecutively enough … Continue reading When Habits Turn Into Addictions — Cameron’s Opinion →

Mano Charchae: What Feeds Your Alcohol Addiction? — Radio Active CR 90.4 MHz

In this episode of Mano Charchae, RJ Padma Priya and Dr. Divya talk about the social factors that persons addicted to alcohol consumption often state as reasons for their addiction. Stress – A large number of alcoholics state work pressure as the feeder of their addiction. Stress emanating from any reason can trigger the person … Continue reading Mano Charchae: What Feeds Your Alcohol Addiction? — Radio Active CR 90.4 MHz →

“One size fits all treatment doesn’t work,” said addiction specialist at HUBweek — (un)titledmx

BOSTON, October 13, 2018 – “We now understand that addiction is a chronic relapsing disease”, said Dr. Martha Kane at a HUBweek event about addiction treatment and recovery for young adults. Dr. Kane, the clinical director of the Addiction Services Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, added, “everyone needs an individualized treatment plan.” Dr. Scott Hadland, … Continue reading “One size fits all treatment doesn’t work,” said addiction specialist at HUBweek — (un)titledmx →

I Still Have Anxiety — My Loud Whispers of Hope

FROM LOU: Please check this post out; it's very poignant and compelling... Good stuff for sure. I had severe painful anxiety and panic attacks in my early twenties (thirty years ago) and have had anxiety off and on ever since increasing in severity after my postpartum depression and bipolar diagnosis and the start of being … Continue reading I Still Have Anxiety — My Loud Whispers of Hope →

FO’REAL?!?: Food (and Drink) for Thought

For some people, coffee maybe just a source of caffeine, and they may consume it to fulfill their addiction; but in reality, this beverage has a complex combination of chemical compounds. Coffee is grown in almost 70 countries around the world, and it has a long history of surprising health benefits. Health experts have stated […] … Continue reading FO’REAL?!?: Food (and Drink) for Thought →

Are Benzos the Next “Opioid” Crisis? — NationalAddictionNews.com

When Rachel Ziegler was 22, her doctor prescribed 0.5 mg of Xanax once a day to treat generalized anxiety and panic attacks. “I don’t recall ever discussing a potential stopping point,” says Ziegler, who works as a chemistry-lab technician at the University of Illinois, “but I do remember asking her if I would become addicted.” […] … Continue reading Are Benzos the Next “Opioid” Crisis? — NationalAddictionNews.com →