Posts by Kyle Ruggeri, CARC

Early recovery from heroin (opioids) feels like you're going to die. Fortunately, it's extremely rare to die detoxing from heroin. detoxing from heroin or any opioids is not pleasant but you can get...

Throughout the past 20 years, heroin deaths around the country have been on the rise. The opioid epidemic is claiming more lives than ever. The sad reality is heroin has been claiming lives long...

Prisons and jails are some of the most heavily guarded and monitored places on the planet. Huge 12-14 ft high concrete walls topped with barbed wire, ground sensors, motion sensors, high tech...

During active addiction, an addict that's not ready to change will find any reason possible to keep using drugs and alcohol. Many of the excuses they use will sound valid, while others will be...

When a person gets sober from drugs and alcohol, life doesn't magically become easy. There is a lot of work and self-reflection required to get on the path toward a happy and healthy long-term...

I always assumed relapse was when someone said "screw it, I'll have a drink too." The person just had a weak moment and gave in to their cravings, right? The more I have dug into the act of relapsing...