How Addiction Harms your Family
Substance abuse doesn’t only negatively impact your mental, emotional, and physical health, but it also harms your family and friends. Addiction is a disease that
Is Addiction a Disease?
Unlike many other diseases we face today, addiction is a chronic disease that’s often misconstrued as being a personal choice. The devastating effects that drugs
The Stages of Change in Addiction
According to the Transtheoretical Model of Change, there are steps that an addict will go through when attempting to achieve and maintain sobriety. The speed
Codependency in Substance Use Disorders
No one has a perfect family. That does not mean that it is not important to discern what is healthy versus unhealthy within familial dynamics.
Family Roles in Addiction
While an individual diagnosed with a substance use disorder plays the role of “the Addict,” it does not mean that other family members do not
Making the Most of Your Addiction Treatment
Reaching recovery is seen as the final crucial step to overcoming a drug addiction of any kind, but it can make for some of the
The do’s and don’ts on what to say to your kids when dad leaves for treatment
Addiction is a family disease. The stress an active alcoholic or addict places on a family can be overwhelming and destructive. Emotional strain, financial stress,
3 Common Myths About Drug Addicts
It is easy to make assumptions about other people and what their problems are like—especially for drug addicts. They are troubled individuals who fight with
How to Ask for Help When You Relapse
We all make mistakes in life, and sometimes, we don’t make the best decisions. Whether you’re overwhelmed by work or life in general, you may
Life After Residential Addiction Treatment
Congratulations on overcoming your addiction. You’ve managed to start yourself down the path of redemption that will give you a second chance. Be proud of
The Entanglement of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Many times, mental health disorders are found to exist alongside substance abuse and dependency. Some underlying disorders include depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder and anxiety.
How Sleep and Substance Use Disorders Effect One Another
Using certain substances, such as cocaine or stimulants, may decrease how much sleep you are getting. Other drugs, like cannabis, can increase the time you
