Sitting by and watching a loved one struggle with addiction is very difficult for more people. No one wants to see their loved one consumed with addiction as their drug of choice becomes the only thing important. Unfortunately, many people …
Pregnant women face various risks, with the potential for long-term effects on both mother and child. One of these is the potential danger posed by opioids when taken during pregnancy. Opioids are potent drugs that can cause serious side ef …
Young people are one of the largest groups that are seeking drug and alcohol addiction treatment. There appears to be an increase in young people who are seeking addiction help also suffering from “failure to launch” syndrome. Can there …
Disclaimer: Please contact an attorney or your local probate court for assistance with filing petitions under Casey’s Law. This article is for information purposes only. Sitting by and watching your loved one misuse drugs and alcohol …
A big part of recovery includes exploring new ideas, perspectives, and perhaps getting some “experience, strength, and hope” from others who have fought addiction. Recovery books can be equally beneficial for families seeking to …
It is a natural human function to gravitate to one another, as human beings are extremely social and emotional. As humans get more comfortable with one another, relationships form, many of which are deep and long-lasting (e.g. a lifelong be …
It’s no secret that addiction devastates relationships and it is commonly referred to as a family disease. When people live in a household with an addicted family member, everyone else struggles to maintain balance in the home and cope wi …
If you have a friend or family member who simply cannot stop abusing drugs or alcohol, you might be wondering, as so many people do, can you force someone to go to rehab – even if they don’t want to go? It’s no secret that addic …
When someone you love is battling a substance use disorder, you often focus on the damage addiction is inflicting on their life. For example, many addicts and alcoholics experience severe mental health symptoms, worsening physical health, f …
An intervention is a highly stressful, yet important event for all involved. Family and friends get together to help the person they love see that they need to get help. The person struggling needs to know that the people around them love a …
