Can “Failure to Launch” Set One Up for Addiction?

November 11, 2022

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 …

How Can I Use Casey’s Law in Ohio?

March 18, 2022

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 …

15 Recovery Books About Overcoming Addiction

February 18, 2022

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 …

How to Overcome Codependency

July 31, 2020

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 …

6 Family Roles in Households Suffering From Addiction

June 5, 2020

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 …

Can You Really Force Someone To Go To Rehab?

May 22, 2020

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 …

Self-Care Tips for People with Addicted Loved Ones

April 17, 2020

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 …

Dealing with an Addict in Denial

December 27, 2019

The life of an addict is a difficult life, but the life of an addict’s loved one can be just as difficult. When someone you love is caught in substance abuse or chemical dependence, it can hurt you to watch them make the wrong decisions a …

When It’s Necessary For a Drug Addiction Intervention

July 1, 2019

Even if you’ve never been around drugs or alcohol you’ve likely heard about interventions. Drug addiction interventions are when a group of friends and family confronts a loved one about their drug addiction to help them get better. Int …

When Should I Have an Intervention for a Loved One?

July 17, 2018

When someone is struggling with addiction, it is only a matter of time until his or her tendencies become obvious to others. At the beginning of one’s addiction, he or she may only display a few red flags of symptoms such as being secreti …

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