Considerations for Individuals Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol
423 words|2.1 min read|When we look at addiction, many people have a tendency to assume the worst in those struggling with substance abuse. However, you rarely understand what is [...]
Substance Abuse Signs and Prevention in the Workplace
364 words|1.8 min read|Your employees spend a good majority of their time working under your leadership week after week. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure your [...]
Generational Trends on Addiction
506 words|2.5 min read|Anyone can become addicted to drugs or alcohol. While some people are at increased risk for developing alcoholism or drug addiction because of genetic markers, [...]
Tips for a Successful Family Reunion When You’re in Early Recovery
516 words|2.6 min read|Summertime is when many families plan reunions. Sunshine, warmth, picnics, friendly yard games, races and other summer fun make reunions enjoyable and memorable. When [...]
Codependency: Is Your Partner Enabling You?
552 words|2.8 min read|A motivation to help others, especially people we care for, is a normal aspect of human interaction and is arguably necessary to being a healthy [...]
Healthy Ways to Cope With Divorce
565 words|2.8 min read|While divorce rates have been steadily falling over the last 15 years, there are still more than 800,000 divorces recorded in the U.S. each year. [...]
Not My Child: 5 Proven Ways to Help Your Child Avoid Addiction
628 words|3.1 min read|Addiction takes a toll on the body, mind and spirit. We never want our children to suffer, and keeping kids off of drugs is a [...]
The Link Between Substance Abuse and Divorce
582 words|2.9 min read|Substance abuse typically results in increasing problems with work performance, meeting responsibilities and maintaining relationships. The most common form of substance abuse is binge [...]
Empty Nest Syndrome and Substance Abuse
655 words|3.3 min read|Undeniably, there are times when our kids are growing up that we can’t wait for them to move out. However, when that day actually comes, [...]
5 Steps to Convince Your Parent to Seek Addiction Treatment
683 words|3.4 min read|It can be difficult to convince your parent to seek addiction treatment, especially when they deny that their substance use is an issue. Older [...]
How Addiction Affects Grandchildren
550 words|2.8 min read|Addiction is an illness, and it doesn’t just impact the person suffering from it. It is also likely to affect the extended family. The [...]
3 Ways Addiction Treatment Can Improve Your Marriage
573 words|2.9 min read|Marriages require ongoing constructive input from both partners if the relationship is to remain solid. When neglect or indifference creep into a marriage, the quality [...]
Do You Have an Addicted Sibling? What to Say and When
562 words|2.8 min read|There is a unique pain that comes with an addicted sibling in the family. They are more likely to be a close-up witness to the [...]