Being involved in someone's life who is struggling with addiction can often be wearing and have negative effects on our own lives if we don't do something about it. Luckily there's a program for family and friends of addicts to help us cope with the feelings of lacking control in the situation a...
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Dec
01
2015
The holidays can be a difficult time for those in addiction recovery—not just because there’s a high level of stress, but because there’s a high level of temptation. Festive gatherings tend to come with seasonal spirits, and sometimes it’s hard for those in recovery to find a polite, dignified wa...
Nov
10
2015
Emotional Work Key to Avoiding a Dry Drunk BehaviorWhen your loved one stops drinking, you may be thrilled, but you may also be confused if you notice signs of continued dysfunctional behavior, such as chronic irritation or annoyance, continued raging or secretive conduct. Those could be the sign...
Oct
13
2015
The journey to a sober recovery can be long and difficult, and there will be many questions along the way. It is helpful to know what to expect from drug rehab and recovery and so you can be prepared for this important step in your life.Rehab is the most intensive, regulated part of your road to ...
Oct
06
2015
Are your actions allowing a loved one who has a problem with drug and alcohol addiction to continue as they are? There is the possibility that your actions are enabling. Enabling an addict is not something people set out to do, but it is very common among those living with substance users and it ...
Aug
18
2015
When people we love hurt themselves by abusing drugs or alcohol, we want to help. We want to do whatever we can to mend broken relationships and prevent further chaos. For families and friends of alcoholics and addicts, help often creates more of a problem than it solves. Even the best intentions...
Aug
11
2015
According to the classic book Alcoholics Anonymous, resentment and alcoholism go hand in hand: “Resentment is the Number One offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. From it stem all forms of spiritual disease, for we have been not only mentally and physically ill, we have also b...
Aug
04
2015
A drug addiction intervention is usually the last resort for loved ones concerned about an addict’s situation. When peers come together to pressure the addict to enter treatment, citing consequences if recovery in a treatment center is not sought, an intervention can be effective. In fact, the Na...
Jul
07
2015
One of the most difficult decisions a person must make is whether to enter treatment for drug addiction. Once there is a decision to move forward with recovery, the next challenge is making sure the treatment center selected can meet the individual’s needs. Here is where it may be important to ge...
Feb
18
2015
Let’s say that no matter what you’ve tried, your loved one won’t agree to treatment, even though he or she is in the savage throes of drug or alcohol addiction. If that’s your situation, you’re probably experiencing a roller coaster ride of emotions: Anger, fear, grief, frustration, and more. And...
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