by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Apr 5, 2019 | Chapters Blog
When someone is addicted to heroin, there can be a constant push and pull between wanting to recover versus avoiding the effects of withdrawal. Since the drug is highly addictive, it can often steer someone away from taking the initial step toward recovery. Also, when...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Apr 3, 2019 | Chapters Blog
When people are in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse, they need to find ways to relax. In the past, they may have used drugs or alcohol to unwind. In recovery, they need to find new ways to unwind and feel calm. Even if they are in recovery from alcohol abuse,...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Apr 3, 2019 | Chapters Blog
With the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA or, if you prefer, ObamaCare) again threatened with repeal—including its provisions for requiring coverage for people with pre-existing conditions and 10 essential benefits, which in turn include treatment for...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Apr 2, 2019 | Chapters Blog
When it comes to pain, people across the globe turn to medication to alleviate the symptoms of pain. Among this group, many people abuse prescription opioid pain killers, especially in the U.S. This has led to a growing epidemic among many Americans. To paint the...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Mar 29, 2019 | Chapters Blog
Psychedelics, also known as hallucinogens, are a type of drug that trigger visual and auditory changes while altering perception, thoughts and feelings. Common psychedelics include Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), mushrooms, 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA),...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Mar 27, 2019 | Chapters Blog
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that addiction is more akin to a disease than a moral failing. Or almost universally acknowledged. There are still some who see substance use disorder (SUD) as the result of indulgence, laziness, the unwillingness to summon the...
