Table of Contents Is Alcoholism a Family Disease? Impact of Alcoholism on the Family Impact of Alcoholism on the Children Any disease, no matter how mild, can have significant impacts on the daily life of the individual and their family and friends. Alcoholism or alcohol use disorder affects more than 15 million adults (18 and…
Table of Contents Harm Reduction vs Abstinence What is Abstinence? What is Harm Reduction? The drug addiction epidemic has been a serious public health issue for quite some time in the United States. In recent news, opioids have been the center of attention as the number of overdoses continues to rise, with an average of…
Table of Contents How to be Happy After Opiate Addiction What are opiates and why are they so addictive? What does the recovery process look like? Life after addiction How long till your brain recovers from opiates? If you are one of the many people addicted to opiate drugs, you are far from alone. As…
Table of Contents How to Rebuild Trust After Addiction Rebuilding trust in recovery How to trust a recovering addict During a battle with substance abuse or addiction, broken trust is inevitable. Addiction by definition changes the brain, impairing judgment and impulse control. Usually, the people we care about most have the deepest wounds. We at…
Table of Contents What Makes Alcohol Addictive Addictive Factors of Alcohol Motivating Factors of Alcohol Seeking Help Is the Answer For some people, enjoying a glass of their favorite alcoholic drink or cocktail is a simple pleasure in life. Even celebrating a major milestone (birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party) or just partying with friends every now and…
Table of Contents What Causes Cocaine Addiction? Cocaine: the Devil’s Dandruff Why Is Cocaine Addictive? Cutting a Deal Is Cocaine Addictive? Cocaine Abuse Symptoms How to Quit Cocaine? Cocaine often referred to as blow, is a powerful narcotic with a long history of use as a party drug. Usually snorted as a “bump,” cocaine is…
As humans, we all want the best for our loved ones. We want to help them succeed in any way we can. But, when does helping cross the line into enabling? When we are dealing with a family member or loved one suffering from addiction, it can be difficult to know. What does it mean…
Alcoholism, a term that conjures up images of lost jobs, broken families, and health crises, is a complex and multifaceted disease affecting millions worldwide. Defined by an unmanageable craving for alcohol, an inability to limit drinking despite adverse consequences, and physical dependence, alcohol addiction stands as a towering challenge to both individuals and society at…
Alcohol is everywhere at social settings. Many people find it helpful in moderate amounts at parties or other group gatherings. However, to someone who struggles with a drinking problem, socializing without alcohol is like navigating a minefield. It may seem difficult to find any hobbies that don’t involve drinking, but anyone who isn’t a heavy…
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