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6 Signs You’re Enabling a Drug Addict

March 30, 2021 No Comments

The first signs of drug or alcohol addiction can be hard to recognize. This is often especially true for those closest to the person falling

The Difficulties of Loving an Addict

August 25, 2020 No Comments

Having a relationship with an addict isn’t an easy thing. People who struggle with substance abuse often also have behavioral health issues as well. They

Are you enabling addictive behaviors?

October 15, 2019 No Comments

When you’re in love with an addict, you are literally fighting with drugs and alcohol for your partner’s love and attention. This tug-of war to

Codependency & Intervention

June 14, 2018 1 Comment

When you’ve got nothing left to lose, you are capable of anything – which can be good or bad. For risk-takers, this can be an

Do You Need Al-Anon?

January 11, 2016 No Comments

You may have heard a few times, “You should check out an Al-Anon meeting!” To which you might refute: “I’m good, thank you.”

But, is Al-Anon worth your time? Is it really for you or is it only for loved ones of heroin addicts or a more ‘serious’ addiction?

In this article, we will do our best to explain with Al-Anon is, how it can help you, and where you can find help… If it is something you need.

Codependency Recovery: Get Your Life Back

June 16, 2015 No Comments

More often than not, as alcoholics and addicts, we struggle with some form of codependency.

Codependency is not black and white, by any means.

Codependency can manifest itself in a variety of ways: people pleasing, manipulation, narcissism, drama-loving, controlling, stalking, ‘doormat’ syndrome, and more.

The term ‘codependent’ generally has a negative connotation. We use the term to inflict emotional pain on someone by saying: “She/He’s sickly codependent,’ ‘I wouldn’t date him/her, they’re too codependent,’ or “What’s wrong with him/her? They’re so sensitive and codependent.”