6 Non-Physical Signs A Loved One Is Addicted to Heroin
When it comes to dangerous drugs, heroin takes one of the top places. When someone is addicted to heroin, their whole life starts to revolve around it. Due to how…
Rebuilding and Repairing Relationships After Addiction
Rebuilding and repairing relationships after addiction is one of the most important steps you can take toward recovery. Not only is it a way to address any lingering shame or…
Teen Binge Drinking and Alcoholism
Addiction Can Happen Whether You Are Young Or Old. I’m too young to be addicted, right? Addiction is only something that happens to older people, isn’t it? My body is…
What You Need to Know Before Entering Detox
Important Steps For Easy Recovery. You probably know that the first step for you or a loved one when entering rehab is an appropriate detoxification for alcohol, benzodiazepines, and…
Starting That Important Conversation with Someone Struggling with Addiction
Most people are unable to get help and start the treatment and recovery process from their addictions on their own. It often requires the intervention of loved ones and friends…
The Messenger: Talking to Children About Another Adult’s Recovery
Explain And Open – Up To Children. When a parent is going through recovery for an addiction the emotional toll it takes on the family is different from when…
Taking Sides: Addiction in Families
Addiction May Lead To Suffering Of Family Members. When a family member is suffering from a substance abuse addiction, it can affect the entire family in countless ways. One of…
A Basic Guide to Loving an Addict
Appreciate Someone With Addiction. Even under the best of circumstances, loving someone requires strength, honesty, self-reflection, objectivity and patience among other hard won mental and emotional attributes. Loving someone…