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.09-27-12 | By Tim Stoddart
I was recently asked my opinion on the topic of the legalization of marijuana. I’m here to say that I don’t have the slightest idea what to do about this. If you asked me a couple years ago I would have said “Hellll yea man. Legalize! Weed ain’t even a drug anyway…” and then I … Continued
04-10-12 | By Tim Stoddart
Addiction doesn’t strike out of nowhere. But how do we know when experimentation become a full disorder? There are stages of addiction that occur in a person’s life before they’re a full-blown addict. Most individuals start out with casual, recreational use, which develops to addiction after progressing through a number of stages. Understanding this progression can help … Continued
04-06-12 | By Tim Stoddart
If you’re a recovering addict, is it okay to smoke pot when it isn’t really pot? Does getting high off of fake marijuana mean you’ve relapsed? Most would answer no, it’s not okay to smoke fake pot. To the second point, most would answer yes, using spice to get high means you’ve relapsed. But for … Continued
11-30-11 | By Tim Stoddart
An Addiction – What is it? An addiction is a complex brain disease that is manifested by compulsive use of an outside resource to feel normal despite negative consequences. Addiction is caused when an action or substance is perceived as pleasurable in the brain. Once use happens for the addict, the brain attempts to recreate … Continued
10-25-11 | By Tim Stoddart
I had experimented with marijuana and crank in my teens, but I was able to put the brakes on my using, until after my 5th marriage. My husband’s cousin had come for a visit. Little did I know, he had brought a friend with him. His friend’s name was methamphetamine. The first time I used I … Continued
