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Addiction doesn’t just affect the person addicted. To effectively treat and beat substance use, you must consider the other people involved, including spouses, children, parents, or others close to the addicted individual. Addiction may have affected all of these people, and the effects can ripple outward as time goes on. A family therapy program, like…
As a mother looking for addiction or behavioral health treatment, your biggest concern is most likely the welfare of your children while you are in treatment. You may be debating between inpatient versus outpatient options to balance childcare or even the fear of losing your child or children if you seek treatment. Recovering from addiction…
Recovery from addiction is not just about resolving physical dependence on drugs or alcohol. These substances also impact the brain and have an effect on virtually every aspect of a person’s life. Due to the complex nature of addiction, it takes more than just a single doctor providing treatment for recovery to take place. It…
Getting a good night’s rest is key to feeling awake, alert, and energetic the next day. When you haven’t slept well, you’re more likely to feel tired and irritable in the morning making it difficult to be as productive as you would like. Several nights of poor sleep can take a serious toll on your…
When someone you love is recovering from an eating disorder, it can be tough to know what to say or do. You want to help, but what does that mean? You want to be sensitive to their needs, but you also don’t want to walk on egg shells and make the relationship awkward. They’re dealing…
Addiction is a disease that affects the entire family, not just the person who is misusing drugs or alcohol. Substance use impacts everyone’s life. An estimated 25% of children affected by addiction in their family are under age 18. Entering addiction treatment with children at home can be a difficult decision, but realize that it…
When someone is struggling with active addiction, it can take a toll on relationships with family and friends. Trust is easily broken and can take a long time to rebuild. A person’s actions and behaviors while under the influence can contribute to creating family rifts that are challenging to overcome. But by focusing on substance…
As the year winds down, the holidays ramp up. From Halloween through New Year’s, this is often a busy time for many people and filled with events, parties, and other activities. Major social events often involve drinking, and this can make it difficult for those who completed alcohol addiction treatment to stay focused on their…
Addiction recovery is a very personal experience, and no two journeys are exactly the same. Everyone is impacted differently and must find what works best for them in recovery. Plus, the stigma of addiction can make it harder to know how to talk about addiction recovery. But talking about it is what can help to…
If you have been in addiction treatment, or know someone who has, you know that substance use recovery does not happen overnight. It takes time, and often involves the help of many people who became part of your addiction recovery support system. You may work individually with a therapist, attend group sessions, learn healthy eating…