The first 12-step program, Alcoholics Anonymous, started in 1935. There are now many types of 12-step programs worldwide, all based on the same 12 steps of recovery. Are you wondering what a 12-step program is? Some people find 12-step programs and traditions mystifying. If you’re feeling in the dark about AA or other 12-step programs,...
Thinking of transitioning into a new career with a trade school? Whether you’re a young person pursuing your passion, an older professional looking to start your next chapter, or anything in between, you’re preparing yourself for the next stage of your life. And as you transition out of a culture you’re familiar with into a...
Addiction affects every aspect of a person’s life. Their thoughts, actions, and emotional reactions change in response to drug and alcohol abuse. Addiction often changes a person from acting differently than they would while sober. Finances, relationships, jobs, self-identity, and quality of life diminish with drug and alcohol abuse. If substance abuse has affected you...
Almost half of the medicines sold via the internet are counterfeit. Despite this, the appeal of purchasing medications online continues to grow. It’s no surprise they’re hard to resist. Pervasive advertising and seemingly cheaper pricing make them an extremely attractive choice. However, counterfeit pills may be “too good to be true.” Evidence of this is becoming more...
According to the BLS, healthcare occupations are expected to take a 15% jump in demand over the next ten years by 2029. If you’re interested in a new career option and one that involves the medical field, it might be the right time to consider getting the training you need. Do you like the idea of working...
Did you know that over 20 million Americans are struggling with one or more addictions? Unfortunately, only approximately 10% of these people receive treatment for their addictions. If you’ve begun your alcohol or drug recovery journey, you’re already on the right track. However, one can’t recover from addiction overnight. It takes a lot of dedication...
Article by Charlotte Boynton originally posted on The Lincoln County News on October 18, 2019. https://lcnme.com/currentnews/drug-counselor-from-wiscasset-uses-tale-of-addiction-to-spread-hope/ Beginning at the age of 12, Michael Connors struggled with alcoholism and addiction for more than 20 years. He overdosed on drugs six times and was saved six times. He was often in jail. But today, more than five...
Finding a worthwhile career is hard, especially if you genuinely want to make a difference in the world. Unfortunately, most fulfilling jobs don’t pay enough, and the jobs that offer a decent salary are often insignificant and meaningless. As a drug and alcohol counselor, you could make a decent living while also making a significant...
Suppose you’re thinking about having a career in the medical field but do not necessarily want to work as a doctor or a nurse or are unsure of what you want to do. But, you know you want to help people in need. In that case, you could consider a career in mental health. Rehabilitation...
How to Handle Addiction in the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has caused incredible amounts of pain and suffering worldwide, but what perhaps has gone unnoticed is how much addicts are suffering. We might call it the hidden epidemic because so much focus is now on COVID-19 that people are starting to forget how much...