“I wish they would all die!” (by Mike Orrill) “I wish they would all die!” That’s what an angry friend once said to me when told him I was working with people struggling with drug addiction. “I just wish they would all die! They made their bed, so let them sleep in it. They’re a drain on society and don’t…
Learn more about Laura’s Story–Recovery IS Possible!
Announcing Ark Valley Recovery Our mission is to walk side by side with those who are navigating their own unique recovery journey from addition to alcohol and/or other drugs. Our trained recovery coaches have lived experience in addiction and have a passion for helping others find their own pathways to achieve and sustain their recovery. Their strong message of hope…
Learn more about Andy’s Story–Recovery IS Possible!
Announcing Ark Valley Recovery Our mission is to walk side by side with those who are navigating their own unique recovery journey from addition to alcohol and/or other drugs. Our trained recovery coaches have lived experience in addiction and have a passion for helping others find their own pathways to achieve and sustain their recovery. Their strong message of hope…
Are Your Medications Causing Nutrient Depletions? (by Lucas Smith, Buena Vista Drug) Medications can be very useful to help cure, control, and manage symptoms of diseases that affect a variety of people. The process of developing and using medications has changed over time. Many years ago, medications were often substances derived from plants and other items in our environment. These…
Learn more about “I wish they would all die!” (by Mike Orrill)
“I wish they would all die!” (by Mike Orrill) That’s what an angry friend once said to me when told I was working with people struggling with drug addiction. “I just wish they would all die! They’re a drain on society and don’t offer anything worthwhile. They don’t deserve to live.” The root of such a statement is a misunderstanding…
Learn more about Why Do Our Brains Get Addicted Dr. Nora Volkow video posted by Mike Orrill)
Not too many years ago, addiction was seen as a sin, or a moral failing, or a character flaw, and, therefore, the emphasis was on punishment. Science is now showing us a much different picture of addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disease, with the emphasis on treatment, just like we do for other chronic diseases. Watch this 6 1/2…
Opioids! We’re in the midst of a crisis. Tens of thousands die every year from opioid overdoses. But what are they and how do they work? Watch this 5 minute animated video by Johann Hari on the science of opioid addiction.