The fact that you are reading this must mean that there is a good chance you are seeking help for your addicted child. The most important thing right now is to remember that you’ve taken a big step to help your son or daughter with what they’re going through. It might...
Addiction does not only affect the addict. It also affects the entire family. Substance abuse can cause tremendous disfunction within every member of the family unit. This disfunction can cause family members to take on certain roles within the household just to...
No matter the problem: cocaine, alcohol, opioids, prescription drugs, or any other highly addictive substance. Addiction kills and causes untold trauma on the family structure. Addiction is a mental health disorder and should be treated as such. Substance Abuse...
When a loved one who has a substance use disorder decides to enter into treatment it can be both a relief and a challenging time. You may feel helpless and confused about how to best support them while they are in rehab and how to navigate their sobriety once they...
Overcoming Obstacles to Substance Abuse Treatment For most people, the idea of getting sober can be scary, and many will attempt recovery on their own. In fact, most who need to seek substance abuse treatment don’t attempt to...
Anyone. who has tried to get sober will tell you that it is one of the most difficult things a person can do. This is because you usually have to not only conquer your own fears and insecurities, but you also may have to leave all your "friends and acquaintances" in...
Contrary to popular opinion, it is not the Covid-19 virus that has had a tremendous impact on addiction and drug overdoses in the United States. In fact, it is the heavy-handed government response to this virus that has led to an...
Deciding to get clean and sober can be difficult. For many people, there is the question of if there is an easier, softer way. Few people want to admit that they have a problem that they cannot solve on their own. In our culture, admitting defeat can feel like a...
How To Find A Sponsor in AA For over 85 years now, 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have been popular and influential tools used by millions to get sober. These programs, built on 12 biblical principles, have shown to be tremendously effective for even...