Substance use disorders can significantly impact the whole family, often leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and resentment. While individual therapy and holistic experiences are…
When a loved one has an addiction to alcohol, everyone in the family suffers, especially the spouse of the alcoholic. The spouse of an alcoholic…
If you’ve been struggling lately, you might be forgetting to do some simple things that will make you feel better. Whether you’re experiencing a…
Communication is key in every relationship. You can’t be in a healthy relationship if you are not communicating effectively. The best apology is changed…
Stigma is everywhere when it comes to addiction and mental health. There are people out there who dedicate their life to negativity. Unfortunately, stigma often…
Are you concerned about someone who is drinking too much? Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics is available through Al-Anon, a mutual…
For those who’ve been diagnosed with a mental illness, there comes a time when it’s difficult to decide whether or not to disclose this information…
Some people experience addiction in a way that is obvious to all those around them. They may be visibly intoxicated on a regular basis and…
If your loved one is suffering from addiction, you know a large part of the battle is helping them to understand they have a problem…
Teenagers often have a bad reputation, but the truth is that being a teenager is really hard, even without the added pressures of an often…