Posts by Kyle Ruggeri, CARC

Throughout the underground drug scene, there are numerous terms and slang used to describe certain drugs and drug-related activities. Cocaine is often called "Girl" and heroin is called "Boy". Why...

12 step programs originated in the 1930s with A.A. Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith saw that many folks were unable to find recovery through the medical community and their practices. They developed a...

Drug and alcohol cravings are a normal part of the recovery process. Cravings are an extremely powerful force that can destroy a person's recovery and send them to a relapse if not managed and dealt...

Getting out of rehab or any other intensive drug/alcohol treatment program can be a daunting experience. When a person goes to rehab they're put into a structured program. Meals, treatment,...

I've had many days when my sobriety was hanging on by a thread. One day it was a fight with a co-worker, another day it was my depression sending me down a black hole of negativity. It didn't matter...

Many friends and family of an addict are actually relieved when their loved one gets locked up. My family was the same way. They figured and assumed, "Well at least he's somewhere safe from...