Drug Addiction Blog

May 21, Drug Addiction -- Moving into Recovery!

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:09:27 -0400

The key to dealing with drug addiction is the right information. If you've ever wondered how drug addition impacts your life this site is for you.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 20, Drug Addiction Intervention

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:48 -0400

Drug Addiction Intervention is a process that allows the family and friens of an addict to help convince them to go into treatment and the seriousness of their addiction problem.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 20, Drug Addiction Causes much unhappiness and problem.

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:40:28 -0400

Drug Addiction Causes explores what happens when a person becomes addicted and will help you understand the underlying reasons.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 18, My Story: Drugs Got Me but Didn't Define Me

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:53:53 -0400

My Story: Drugs Got Me but Didn't Define Me Hi, my name is Tiera. I’m 18 and from Greenville, Sc. I moved to Franklin when I was 10 with my mom, step-dad

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 15, It's important to understand the effects of cocaine.

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:31:46 -0400

We glamorize cocaine use in the United States. Young professionals, the hip and trendy people, think it’s cool to use this drug and doing a “line” or two

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 15, Effects of Addiction

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:15:57 -0400

Effects of Addiction focuses on the impact addictions have in terms of the individual, the family and the society.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 14, Nucynta ER

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:20:28 -0400

My wife has been using opiate pain medicine for years, doctor shopping, etc. when she ran out of legal options to keep herself going, her healthcare professional

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 14, "I just didn’t know how to help him. I let him down!"

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:37:35 -0400

Never Right? “I just didn’t know how to help him. I let him down,” said Dorothy, as she looked over the lifeless body of her 36 year-old son. “I

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 13, Drug Addiction Stories

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:00:23 -0400

Drug Addiction Stories are true-to-life chronicles of addiction and recovery, written by people who have gone through the experience.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 13, Drug Addiction Facts

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:30:08 -0400

Drug Addiction Facts outlines key information about the difficulties and challenges of drug addiction and alcoholism that may be surprising.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 13, Drug Addiction Treatment

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:13:11 -0400

Drug Addiction Treatment will help you understand the various treatment programs available and choose the program that is right for you.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 7, Can I help a friend?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 7 May 2013 15:37:54 -0400

One of my oldest and dearest friends has been struggling with alcoholism since her early 20s (she's 51 now). She got sober 16 years ago and was extremely

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 6, Loved one NEEDS treatment!

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 6 May 2013 08:52:10 -0400

Is there a way to get a loved one into a court-ordered treatment program for alcoholism? I don't know what else to do to get them to stop drinking? They

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 3, Low Hanging Fruit

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Fri, 3 May 2013 18:02:50 -0400

Lindsay Lohan, our favorite celebrity bad girl, who apparently is once again in violation of her probation.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

May 1, What is the percentage of teen narcotic abuse?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Wed, 1 May 2013 08:16:45 -0400

What is the percentage of teen narcotic abuse?

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 30, Seeking help with my son's cocaine addiction

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:21:19 -0400

I have a son who is 32 years and has an addiction of cocaine. He won't get help has hallucinations plus gets very paranoid. Myself and his wife have

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 29, How can I get my son help with no health insurance?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:12:19 -0400

My 33 yr old son goes to a methadone clinic and taking Xanax's with it from off the street. I'm so scared of walking in his bedroom one day and he won't

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 27, Enabling An Addict is a common problem.

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:53:55 -0400

Enabling An Addict, people instinctively refuse to take positive, constructive action, electing instead to try to placate, reason with, negotiate and strike a deal with the disease, it does not work.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 26, Saving My Family.

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:56:57 -0400

My husband of almost 13yrs and father to 3 beautiful girls, ages 12, 11, and 5yrs is a Meth addict for 4yrs. I am so mad, so frustrated and so tired.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 25, Husband is currently in withdrawal...What's next?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:34:17 -0400

I am the wife of a man who is currently in the hospital in the throws of withdrawal from alcohol. He just started the DT's and I think they will last

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 24, Almost lost him!

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:40:18 -0400

In 1999 I lost my dad to homelessness due to alcoholism--but because i never gave up on him in 2002 he came back to our family a sober man--we had it all,

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 23, How can I get a job?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:27:34 -0400

I am looking for advice on how to get a job with a not so good but not so bad background. I have two DUI's in Wisconsin and a misdemeanor disorderly conduct

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 22, How much alcohol is too much?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:48:17 -0400

My son is using alcohol as a means to help himself sleep, he is doing this every night, Jim Bean and coke 2 to 3 glasses a night. I tried to warn him I

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 20, Addiction Recovery Now

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:29:48 -0400

Addiction Recovery Now is a weekly radio show about addiction recovery. This week sharing from your HEART will help you to move toward recovery.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 18, Is he lying...what are the signs...

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:48:17 -0400

My long distance boyfriend of 4 months proposed 2months ago and we're getting married in September. The last 2 months he has been very moody and over reacting

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 16, My husband is codependent and my step son is an alcoholic.

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:06:50 -0400

Am I doing the right thing? My husband is codependent and my step son is an alcoholic. My step son has been in my life since he was 10 yrs old...he is

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 15, Friend Addicted?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:22:21 -0400

I have a friend who is addicted to drugs and I want to help... What can I do?

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 13, Becoming an alcoholic?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:14:18 -0400

I was the daughter of an alcoholic, and I stressed my whole teen and young adult life, I see the same thing happening to me... I'm becoming an alcoholic!

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 12, Drinking every day!

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:04:14 -0400

I drink every day.....it helps me come out of my problems....have 2 small kids.....wanna recover from my alcoholism and smoking...what can I do to stop??

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 11, What should I do if my fiancé started using drugs again but it was only twice?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:46:52 -0400

My boyfriend of 4 months proposed a month and a half ago and we're getting married in September. The last 2 months he has been very moody and over reacting

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 9, Illegal Addiction

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 09:45:41 -0400

Illegal Addiction; Health care works who have Easy Access can become addicted before they know what's happened.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 8, Drug Addiction Symptoms start out subtle but become more clear as time passes.

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:35:06 -0400

Drug Addiction Symptoms: Examine the signs of drug abuse and addiction to understand how you or someone you love may be slipping into addiction.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 8, What can I do?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:01:31 -0400

I am severely addicted to amphetamines, I need HELP PLEASE!

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 6, Both parents addicted?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 11:14:16 -0400

I am a grateful recovering addict and have been sober for a little more than 3 years now. I am very concerned of my step dad and his alcoholism and my

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 5, Wife wants divorce after rehab?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:54:19 -0400

My wife is in an 8 month faith based rehab and out of nowhere says she's sorry but she doesn't love me anymore and is thinking of staying passed the 8

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 2, Can someone become addicted to video games?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:35:20 -0400

Do you believe that video games can be an addiction? My 26 yo son plays World of Warcraft anywhere from 3-6 hours most days. He's on unemployment now

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 2, Need to find meeting in Florida for family member

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:34:39 -0400

Request location for family member dealing with addition, need to find meetings in Pompano FL?

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 1, Always drinks when I'm gone?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 08:59:52 -0400

My husband started a alcoholics anonymous program for his alcoholic abuse in March of this yr. He attends Tuesday nights, and Saturday mornings. We almost

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Apr 1, Just found out fiance was addicted to opiates

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 08:46:31 -0400

My fiance recently revealed to me he was addicted to opiates for the past 2 years, Percocet in particular. He drained his savings and retirement accounts

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 29, Want to share addiction story?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:15:49 -0400

Will my info be shared with anyone? I feel sharing my story about addiction will help me move forward past this nightmare in my life so I can live healthy

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 28, In love with an alcoholic

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:28:12 -0400

I living with and in love with an Alcoholic. It wasn't as bad up until a few weeks ago. It is now affecting me in more ways than emotionally. I'm not eating,

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 27, What can I do?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:47:36 -0400

I had 110 days clean and sober. I slipped up on the 14th and 15th of this month. (yesterday and the day before) What can I do? Meetings have never helped

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 26, Do I have to take medications for the rest of my life?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:36:51 -0400

Do I have to take medications like Risperidone and Ligotromone for the rest of my life for my part in drug abuse as I was younger? I have experienced

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 25, Having trouble with binge drinking?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:35:45 -0400

I am currently in China. So i have entered the country field China. My original country is Nepal. My problem is binge drinking. I quit for a few days..may

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 22, Had a blackout?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:39:31 -0400

Hi, I'm an alcoholic and had a blackout, its a bank holiday and don't know where all my money has gone? I have herbal teas and thiamine will that save

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 21, Dilaudid Abuse Facts similar to heroin facts.

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:27:56 -0400

Dilaudid Abuse Facts use statistics to show why drug addiction and alcoholism are so expensive to all involved.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 20, Information for senior project

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:52:57 -0400

I'm doing my senior project on drug addiction and groups that help the people that are addicted to stop. I found a lot of amazing information that I really

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 20, Can I help a teen to get off drugs?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:52:13 -0400

Is it possible for me as an ex drug user to get a 17 year old girl to stop using drugs? I am one of the fortunate people who was able to kick my drug

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 19, Crystal Meth Addiction is becoming more common.

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:52:02 -0400

Crystal meth addiction is described, defined and told through Dorothy's story

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 18, Help with research paper on addiction

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:42:00 -0400

I am a medical assistant student at Bryant & Stratton College in Richmond, VA. I am doing a research paper on drug addiction and the effects it has on

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 15, Demerol Addiction Help is available once you know you need it.

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:23:13 -0400

Demerol Addiction Help - The best solution to prevent addiction to Demerol is to follow directions.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 15, New iPhone app available to support addiction recovery

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:37:06 -0400

My name is Matt and I am a recovering addict. I wanted to get in touch with you about an iPhone app I just released and offer you some free promo codes

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 14, Where can I find family support?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:21:09 -0400

I am a mother of a 25 year old who is using drugs. He has a fiance and two children. Is there support for family members in the Masillon, or Canton Ohio

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 11, About Ecstasy Addiction describes the issues with this club drug.

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:56:08 -0400

About Ecstasy Addiction describes the differences between drug abuse and drug addiction including the pitfalls of both...

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 11, Husband addicted to pot

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:35:17 -0400

I am looking for support as my husband is addicted to weed and it is taking a heavy till on our relationship and on me. Could you let's know of any meetings/support

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 9, Dilaudid Abuse Symptoms sometimes are hard to see at the beginning.

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Sat, 9 Mar 2013 10:08:34 -0500

Dilaudid Abuse Symptoms are the signs to look for to decide if drug addiction, drug abuse or alcoholism are present.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 7, I feel a huge void!

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 08:51:10 -0500

I am in the process of divorcing my husband of 12 years because of his drinking. I am numb, don't have any emotion...absolutely nothing. Because of the

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 6, My husband is an alcoholic does that mean I can't drink?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 08:30:02 -0500

If you are married to an alcoholic does that mean that you cannot drink ever? I like to once in a while have a beer but I do not drink all the time.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 5, Low cost addiction treatment program?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 10:51:18 -0500

I'm looking for a low cost treatment program that will help my husband to get help. He is doing much better than when I first met him two years ago.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 4, Should I confront my best friend about drinking?

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Mon, 4 Mar 2013 08:49:11 -0500

Do I confront my best friend about her drinking my alcohol that was hidden/removed so she could not have access to it? My best friends drinking problem

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story

Mar 2, Demerol Abuse Help is available to you

info@drug-addiction-support.org (Ned Wicker) — Sat, 2 Mar 2013 08:56:16 -0500

Demerol Abuse Help gives a list of some of the resources available to you to help get treatment for drug addiction and abuse.

This is summary content please visit Drug-Addiction-Support.org for full story