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 stops people from getting the help they need in order…
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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 support group whose goal is helping the loved ones affected…
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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 to a love interest. Many people with mental illness battle…
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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 suffer extreme life consequences as a result. Others, however, can…
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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 and friends too. One of the most common reasons…
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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 interactions between family members and push boundaries. In many instances,…
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“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? The reality is that addiction doesn’t just affect one person…
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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 are often what lead to greater motivation for healing and…
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