Addiction can be a truly devastating experience not only for the person directly affected but also for their family and friends who are subject to its destructive force. Oftentimes, numerous factors contribute to a person developing an addiction. It’s not simply as...
The issues of addiction and depression are both complex and widespread, affecting individuals from all walks of life across the world. While often misunderstood or confused, it is important to understand the similarities and differences between these two mental...
Addiction is a serious disease that ravages the lives of millions of Americans every year. While society has become more accepting of addicts and addiction in recent years, there is still a lot of prejudice and misunderstanding when it comes to addicts in the...
Establishing whether you or a loved one has an addiction to Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehab isn’t always easy. This is because addiction is a progressive disease so in the initial stages it can be very hard to tell whether the use of alcohol, drugs, or another...
Substance abuse doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Environment, background, and mental health all contribute to someone’s desire to dull the pain or distract themselves. Anxiety is common in addiction cases and impacts the path people take toward self-medication and the...
An intervention can be necessary for encouraging people struggling with addiction to seek help. Of course, planning an intervention is not easy. When and where should you schedule it? Who will attend? And what should you say during the intervention? Hiring the help...
Codependency describes a relationship where one person has extreme physical or emotional needs. The other person will then spend a lot of their time trying to respond to those needs. This can often be detrimental to the partner’s life, along with their other...
How To Have Sympathy For Addicts Drug addiction is one of the major cankers found in several societies worldwide. Everyone has unique views on drug addiction based on research, personal experience, upbringing, religion, and other factors. How do you gain more...
It can be difficult to know how to help an addict in rehab without enabling them. On the one hand, you may feel like you need to do everything possible to help them recover from their addiction. But, on the other hand, you may be worried that you will...
Cocaine is a highly addictive recreational drug that can lead to personal and family issues if the use of the substance gets out of hand. It’s important to notice the signs and symptoms of drug use so you can get the right treatment for yourself or someone you...