WHEN TO LET AN ADDICT BACK INTO YOUR LIFE
If you’ve ever been close with a person with a substance abuse problem, you know that it can involve a lot of heartbreak. When you first notice that something is going on with them, they might be in denial about it, or they might insist that they’re going to change, that this is the last […]
AVOIDING MISTAKES WITH YOUR TEEN AND DRUGS
Parenting a teenager is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Dealing with hormones, kids asserting their independence, the love/hate relationship they have with you as a parent; it’s a lot to deal with. Unfortunately, it’s not just the everyday challenges that we have to worry about these days. There were over 2.8 […]
PARENTING AN ADULT ADDICT
All parents have the desire to care for their child and solve their problems, even after that child becomes an adult. When an adult child is an addict, however, these inclinations can easily turn into enabling and lead to further harm. It’s hard enough cutting off a friend or spouse, but when it comes to […]
ADDICTION HARMS FAMILIES
Addiction is something that has a dramatic impact on the entire family. When an addict is in the home, families often suffer physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually as a result. Dealing with fear, grief, worry, and anger can have a damaging effect on everyone around. Quite often, individuals who are addicted to drugs have strained […]
RELATIONSHIPS WHILE IN RECOVERY
Many recovery programs frequently suggest a one year rule when it comes to beginning to new romantic relationships while a person is in recovery. Under this rule, an individual is encouraged to avoid beginning any new relationships or making important decisions during his or her first year in recovery. The primary reason behind this belief is […]
HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS
You manage a team of twenty people at work. Each member has their own personality, their own way of completing a project, and a slew of opinions. You’re in a creative industry and sometimes things can get a bit chaotic at the office. It is fun and you enjoy the rapid pace. Then there are […]
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TREATMENT PROGRAM
Many studies show that there are several different addiction treatment programs, for someone seeking treatment has the option to find one that will fit them and allow them to be successful. The treatment industry is continuing to evolve and grow, so there are many options for someone seeking a holistic approach, one with religious content […]
RECOVERY WITHOUT FAMILY SUPPORT
Despite the importance of family support in addiction recovery, some people simply don’t have friends or family they can lean on. Either they have no living family, their family contributed to their substance abuse, or the family can’t overcome anger or resentment. In these cases, it’s important to find some other form of support. Sometimes […]
FAMILY AND ADDICTION RECOVERY
Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey, and it requires a lifelong commitment. Both the substance abuser and his or her family have to keep in mind that no one returns from a rehab facility “cured” from addiction. This is not only realistic, it can set the addict up for a relapse. Think of it as […]
DATING SOMEONE IN RECOVERY
So you’ve been single for years, trolling through every online dating site and app known to man, weeding out people who lie about everything from their looks to their jobs to the fact that they’re already married. It can be a terrible slog, and you’ve probably considered throwing your phone across the room and deleting […]