As we discussed in our post about things you should know as the parent of an addict, it can be difficult to know how you can help your child when you know they are struggling. On the one hand, you can’t make your child want to change his or her life, but on the other...
It isn’t uncommon for children to fall into situations or make decisions that dishearten their parents. You as a parent might even suddenly find yourself the parent of a child who is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Being the parent of an addict can be extremely...
If anyone has ever drank a lot on any particular night, then they probably know that the morning brings with it a horrible experience known as a hangover. However, a hangover is actually a way to categorize and lump together several symptoms that one experiences after...
If anyone has ever drank a lot on any particular night, then they probably know that the morning brings with it a horrible experience known as a hangover. However, a hangover is actually a way to categorize and lump together several symptoms that one experiences after...
You hear the term “rock bottom” fairly often in the world of addiction recovery, as many individuals put off seeking treatment until there is truly no other option. Rock bottom looks different for everyone. For someone who is addicted to alcohol, it might mean getting...
We often think of addiction in singular terms, with someone being purely an “alcoholic,” “cocaine addict,” or “heroin addict,” but the truth is that addiction often is not so cut-and-dry. In fact, addiction can and often does center around more than one substance. The...
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