Staging an intervention is an important part of getting a loved one with an alcohol or drug addiction to seek help. Many people struggling with addiction don't realize or are in denial that they need help. An intervention isn't necessarily how it appears in popular...
New ideas and treatments for addiction recovery are being used all the time. Studies and research into effective treatments can make addiction recovery more successful and easier for those taking part in it. Everyone has a unique experience with both the treatment of addiction and...
If you’re struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you might wonder why your family cares so much. Of course, they love you and are concerned with your welfare. But addiction affects the family in ways that you might not realize. That’s why there are support...
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Do you go through periods of highs and lows? Does life feel like it gets you down sometimes? It’s normal to feel a full range of emotions, from sadness to happiness, throughout your days, weeks and months. But if you feel down more than you...
If you struggle with alcohol addiction, you probably recognize that one of the first steps toward recovery involves quitting drinking. But recovery isn’t always a linear process. Eliminating alcohol from your system and your life can bring you some relief. However, you’ll need to examine...
PTSD is a complicated condition that can be overwhelming for people who suffer from it and their loved ones. People with the condition may feel as though they will never get over the trauma that left them feeling anxious, fearful and emotionally shattered. If you...
When you think of an alcoholic, you probably imagine someone who has trouble keeping a handle on their life. But a high-functioning alcoholic doesn’t necessarily hit rock bottom or exhibit traditional signs of alcoholism. A functional alcoholic can maintain a job, keep up with daily...
Learn new ways to cope with internal and external addiction relapse triggers so that you can overcome them and avoid relapse....
To this day, drunk driving contributes significantly to the number of injuries and deaths related to alcohol. In the US alone, drunk drivers are involved in car crashes that kill 28 people every day. Drunk driving-related accidents also cost Americans tens of billions of dollars...
