The New Outlook Detox Blog

A Global Pandemic and its Effect on the Opioid Epidemic In the midst of a global pandemic caused by COVID-19, the United States is still fighting the all familiar opioid crisis. Though we have made great strides as a nation to create awareness and gain control of the opioid crisis, tens of millions of people report misuse of prescription pain medicine and more than 46,000 opioid-related deaths occurred in 2018 alone. As the pandemic continues, are we seeing a rise in overdoses and opioid … [Read more...] about The Opioid Epidemic Doesn’t Pause for a Global Pandemic

Is Detox Really Worth the Effort? How would your life look if you weren’t repeating the cycle of addiction? Beyond the monetary costs associated with substance abuse, the harm it does to your relationships, and the time that it takes from you which you’ll never get back, are a heavier cost than you may realize. Are there birthday or anniversary parties that you can’t remember the details of because of how many drinks you had, or that hit you took before it started? Holiday events where you … [Read more...] about Detox for your Future Self

Know Your Triggers Triggers have a social, environmental, or emotional reaction that reminds the addicted person of their past drug and alcohol use. When a trigger arises, it brings along with it the urge to relapse. Some of the triggers will be external: people, places, harmful substances, and even scents that remind them of intense or distracting emotions. Internal triggers create a more significant challenge to manage than external triggers. They bring with them thoughts, feelings, or … [Read more...] about Learning to Cope with Triggers

What Does It Mean? “Hitting Bottom” is a phrase that everyone has heard of when talking about the topic of addiction.  For a phrase, so important to the discussion of addiction, you may think that “hitting bottom” could be easily defined or identified.  It is a concept that means something different for everyone. Rationalizing Bottom A person with Substance Use Disorder will use every excuse to rationalize and justify their addiction.  They say things like: I’ve never been in jail, so I … [Read more...] about Hitting Bottom: Time to Choose

Recovery is everywhere.  Whether you are a person in recovery or a family member, share your story to demonstrate that recovery works for over 23 million Americans and offer hope to people who are struggling, their families and communities.  Speak out about the solution – recovery.  Then ask your friends to do the same. Share Your Story With Us to Help Inspire Others Rannie’s Story What has made me passionate about helping people find Recovery is shared pain and suffering? I have a saying: … [Read more...] about Share Your Story

We are people with real stories of struggle and triumph. Following are stories from two courageous people who have been caught in the grips of addiction and who continue to live in recovery, helping and inspiring others along the way. These are their stories: JOSH’S STORY Right before I decided to check myself into detox I was empty and defeated. Fear ruled with a heavy fist. My life was in shambles. Drinking and drugging was fun early on, but somewhere down the road it took a … [Read more...] about A Glimpse Into the Lives of Those Who Have Found Recovery