• Considerations for Individuals Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

    Considerations for Individuals Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

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    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

    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

    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, [...]

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    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 [...]

  • Asheville Rehab Centers: Why Choose North Carolina?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 Our Attachments Can Influence Addiction

    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

    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

    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 [...]