A person’s alcohol addiction affects every member of his/her family in some way. From finances and health to emotional and mental well-being, no one is immune. The unpredictability and compulsiveness of the disease make it hard for families to cope. Stress,...
Opioid addiction is a raging epidemic affecting countless people including adults and children. The opioid epidemic, despite the efforts of government agencies and health regulators, has only grown in the last several years. Opioids first became available in the late...
At some point in their lives, most people find themselves knowing someone who abuses drugs or alcohol. It could be a friend, relative, or even co-worker. No matter who it is, it’s hard knowing for sure sometimes. Despite this, you can’t just go up to...
Substance abuse and relationships do not go hand in hand. Addiction is a disease that not only affects the addict but their families and loved ones as well. Addiction can result in physical or verbal abuse, uncontrollable emotions, isolation, codependency, and serious...
Drug-addiction treatment helps individuals stop their compulsive substance use. These treatments come in a wide variety of forms and can last for any range of time. However, since drug addiction is a chronic disorder, a one-stop session usually isn’t enough....
The path to recovery from addiction is unique and personal for everyone. A person’s individual needs can differ greatly according to their biography, the addiction they’re dealing with, the stage of life they’re in, and a variety of other factors....
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