It is often portrayed that people who consume drugs are doing so to fill a void and to escape a reality that they are not content with. However, in the majority of cases individuals initially take drugs due to a curiosity that all humans possess. It is innate human nature to want to explore alternate realities to what we deem ‘normal’. It is in the same way a child will spin around in circles to

Two years ago I was very different than the person who stands here today. I was angry I was sad I was lost but most of all I was addicted. I started experimenting with drugs age of 13 smoking pot and drinking mostly until someone gave me a Percocet. I still remember the warmness that came over my body as the surge if dopamine flooded my brain…. I was in love. For years I was

‘Flakka’ is a new generation bath salt, a synthetic cathinone officially known as alpha-PVP, that emerged in Florida in late 2014. Originally synthesized in the 1960s, in recent years, supply from China has made its way into the US and hit states such as Florida, hard and fast. The reason for the popularity of this cathinone was the staggering price difference of this foul smelling powder in comparison to other street drugs. For $3-$5, users

At the end I was a twisted man/child, with child like emotions, I had been molested years previous, and alcohol and drugs were my only solution, my perception of mankind was so warped, but I kept coming to and it was painful. There are probably more reasons that faith based or spiritual groups are leading the way, with small and large groups that meet regularly. As i sit here today I can not think of

Can WE all agree that Alcoholics/Addicts who have truly surrendered have these two things in common? We have experienced pitiful and incomprehensible demoralization because of alcohol/drugs. When we pick up that first drink/drug, WE cannot say with 100% certainty when we are going to stop. This is true for high bottoms and low bottoms. Untreated addiction can be mental torture and ultimately fatal. I was reminded in a message the other day of why we