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Ibogaine Research and Initial Isolation
Ibogaine hydrochloride (ibogaine HCl) was first extracted from Tabernanthe iboga in 1901 by Dybowsky and Landrin. Research into the central nervous system and cardiovascular actions of ibogaine began appearing in scientific literature during the early 1900s. After...
The Opioid Epidemic by the Numbers
Just how serious is the American opioid addiction? Here is a look at our opioid addiction crisis on the numbers. About opioids Opioids are a type of drugs. They include heroin, which is illegal, but they are also the legal prescription drugs codeine, fentanyl,...
How to Deal with Football Season When in Recovery
After many months, football season is winding down but the big game – the Super Bowl – still lies ahead! Whether your team is in it or not, this very all American “holiday” is a part of our country’s fabric, and chances are you will be watching the game somewhere...
Jobs in the Addiction Recovery Field
Now that you are well on your way on your own personal path to recovery, and have been successfully drug and alcohol free for quite some time, perhaps you are beginning to think about the ways in which you can help others follow in your footsteps. Certainly, you can...
What Jobs Have the Highest Addiction Rates?
Can the career path you choose actually put you at higher risk for drug abuse, alcoholism, and addiction? Interestingly, but in some ways not all that surprisingly, research points to yes. Since we spend almost half of our waking hours at our jobs each week, its not...
New Year’s Resolutions to Help Keep You Sober
This year, don't aim for perfection with your New Year’s resolutions: strive for ongoing sobriety and all the steady, quiet progress that this entails. It's not easy to make and stick to New Year's resolutions for 365 days, especially when you're also struggling...
How to Develop Healthy Habits in Addiction Recovery
Many people take time at the beginning of each new year to reflect on the past and to look forward to the future. In looking ahead, many of us make resolutions, or a list of changes we would like to make in our lives. As someone who has made the choice to get clean...
The 7 Absolute Best Quotes About Recovery
When the going gets tough, many people turn to a motivational quote to help them find the inspiration they need to move forward along a challenging or difficult path. A few choice words from a famous person, religious leader, author, or even a regular Joe can often...
How to Break the Cycle of Addiction
If you are someone in recovery, or are even someone still trying to get successfully clean and sober, and you are a parent – the thought of your children going down the same excruciating path that you did can be terrifying and heartbreaking. Unfortunately, scientists...
How to Choose an Addiction Counselor
No matter how strong and motivated and ready to face the world you feel after leaving rehab, it’s absolutely vital that you find qualified, regular support as soon as possible after your release and return home. While the counseling you received as a part of your...
How to Tell Your Family About Your Drug or Alcohol Problem
Congratulations! You accepted that you have a drug or alcohol problem and now you are seeking help for it. You are already on the road to recovery! Now, it’s time to tell your others about this new and major development in your life and future. But how? Telling...