Owl's Nest
Recovery Blog

One of the most popular substances to use is marijuana. While marijuana is becoming legal in different parts of the country, it’s important to remember that it is still a drug. Thus, it is possible...

After coasting through the holidays, you may not have recognized the number on the electronic scale in your bathroom this morning. Alcohol and fat metabolism affect one another, but alcohol’s effects...

If you are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you may wonder how to pay for rehab. You may also be wondering does insurance cover rehab. Having such questions is normal as most people believe...

You’ve been scheduled for a drug test and you ask yourself, how long does Xanax stay in your urine? You may be surprised to find out that Xanax (or any benzo for that matter) is only detectable in...

You wake up on the floor of your bathroom, after blacking out from the party the night before. The warning signs of alcoholism have made themselves known. Alcohol is one of the most popular...

A person might feel unsure about being in a relationship with a recovering drug addict. While it’s normal to feel uncertain about committing, there are a few things to keep in mind. A person may feel...

The liver is the major organ involved in eliminating toxins from the body. When a person stops drinking, he or she experiences some physical and emotional effects. Therefore, it is essential to...

Drug addiction is something that affects not only the addicted individual but their family/friends as well. There are serious effects of drug addiction on family members. It is not easy seeing a...

Completing drug addiction treatment does not always guarantee success. In fact, a large number of people who battle these problems suffer relapses. Indeed, this is a part of the cycle of addiction....

Marijuana (also known as weed, or pot) refers to the dried flower, leaves, and seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant. It contains mind-altering ingredients and has both medical and recreational uses in...