If you’re already searching for signs that you potentially have a problem with alcohol use disorder, aka alcoholism, you probably already know the answer and are looking for further verification or something that says you’re not. However, if you truly are unsure whether you are addicted to alcohol, there are a number of clues that will show you’re most likely …
Shame is a painful emotion that needles into the core of who we are. It often leads to someone hiding away out of a sense of unworthiness, and often leads to addictive behavior. It’s an emotion that people hold close to them. Not wanting to reveal the humiliation and hopelessness of feeling like there is something fundamentally wrong with them, …
Although many people believe addiction is genetic and that talking to their kids about substance abuse is pointless, that is hardly the case. However, if you’re left wondering what to do, here are five ways to prevent drug addiction in your children: 1. Teach your child that they are special. Make sure your child knows that their worth is not …
Your partner has gone through a medical detox under the supervision of medical professionals and has completed rehab. They’re ready to rebuild their lives with the perspective of someone seeking a sober life. Being there for Your Spouse Watching your partner now you may be in awe of their courage and the genuine hard work it took them to …
Starting tough conversations with a teen can be complicated, especially if you think they’ve been drinking or using drugs. Here are four ideas to help you get the momentum you need to start that conversation with your young adult. Get in the car and drive. Roll down the windows and clear the air. Maybe it’s the passing road that spurs …
From the moment we’re born we are in training. We’re really good at it. Through a combination of genetic disposition and observation we learn to walk and we learn to talk. But we’re also picking up less obvious things. That baby in the high chair watching its parents is observing their interaction. It’s learning about communication, it’s learning about interaction. …
Depression and addiction seem to be soul mates in Florida. They’re like that couple that can’t keep their hands off each other. Where there’s one, the other is likely to be nearby. They’re a match made in whatever hell you may or may not believe in. The Chicken and the Egg Antidrug propaganda such as Reefer Madness often portrays drugs …
