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…
Many people with alcohol use disorder don’t know, or don’t want to know, how their drinking affects others. Addiction doesn’t only affect you, but your…
Family members undergo a lot when a loved one is in recovery. In many cases, the family dynamic can be altered in ways that stress…
“Addiction is a family disease”. This is a common phrase that’s used by community members and recovery leaders alike, but what exactly does it mean?…
A 2015 study published in the journal Frontiers of Criminal Justice explained that for those in addiction recovery, the support provided by friends and family…
When we’re on the outside looking in, it’s incredibly hard to understand why someone we love wouldn’t want to seek help for themselves. Why would…