Holiday joy becomes an empty phrase when you have an inebriated loved one searching for car keys after the family meal. So, what is a family member to do when drinking has become a serious problem in a loved one’s life during the happiest time of the year? Here are 5 tips to help you…
Addiction can damage many facets of your life, including your relationships. Rebuilding relationships in recovery and family therapy needs to be done with care. Your friends and loved ones do not enjoy watching you spiral down into the throes of addiction. Before you approach people about your sincere apologies, make sure that you take a hard look…
Many people wonder what causes addiction. Initially, people believed that addiction was simply a black and white choice. And that people that fell prey to it did so because of moral shortcomings. This is no longer the case. As science has progressed, we have learned that addiction can stem from many things. Currently, people see…
Addiction can be physical or psychological. While drugs and alcohol can be physically addictive, other behaviors like sex, gambling or shopping can also be addictive. Both types of addictions can impact your brain chemistry and change your pleasure and reward center. While physical addictions to things like alcohol and opiates can cause physical withdrawal, psychological…
Alcohol abuse and dependency impact millions of Americans annually. Alcohol is prone to addiction because of the euphoric effects it causes when you become intoxicated. It can make you physically and psychologically dependent, causing painful and serious withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism increase your risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors,…
When people go to rehab for the first time, they often wonder what they should take. Every rehab center is different with regard to what they allow inside of their facilities. When you decide what to bring to rehab, there are a few necessities that you should pack. While most rehab centers allow these necessities,…
It’s not always easy for people to understand obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Only a select few people can wrap their heads around this mental illness. One element that most people don’t know is the strong connection between OCD and addiction. Why is there a link between these disorders, and how do people with OCD get help…
What happens when people get out of alcohol rehab? Do they no longer have an addiction or have to worry about staying sober? Unfortunately, that’s not the case because addiction is a lifelong disorder. For that reason, people need to learn how to stay sober after rehab. The Fight Against Addiction Doesn’t End With Rehab…
When you love someone, you want to help him or her in any way possible during troubling times. Unfortunately, there’s a fine line between helping and enabling when your loved one has an addiction. In fact, this line is so fine that you may wonder, “Am I an enabler?” If you are, the best way…
As people begin searching for addiction treatment options, many individuals want to know, “What is partial hospitalization?” Many rehabs include options like outpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. The right program choice for one person is different than the right option for someone else because each person has a unique addiction history. By learning…