DEREK HEIBLIM
It’s Actually a Choice
After almost two decades of experience in the field of addiction , on both sides of the fence mind you, I’ve come to learn quite a bit about how all of this works.
Will 2017 Be the Year to Change?
For those suffering from addiction or connected to someone who is, holidays are a time when life becomes real. Many addicts go through the motions of daily life while hiding their use and keeping things off the radar… at least for the most part.
Overdose: through the Eyes of an Addict
He puts a needle to his arm and injects the heroin. It travels through his bloodstream and enters the brain. There the heroin converts to morphine, which binds to and activates mu-opioid receptors in the brain.
Is Addiction Really In My Blood?
Is Addiction Really In My Blood? As one who has suffered with addiction, I didn’t think there was anything that could be done to “cure me.” I grew up with the stories of how bad Grandpa’s gambling was and how numerous family members were alcoholics and drug addicts.
