Why Sober Friendships are Amazing
Sober friendships can be a lifeline when going through recovery. Friends are those people who an individual can come to rely on in any circumstances, know personal stories and situations but still are there no matter what, without judgment. One of the greatest things about recovery is building lasting bonds with others who are on […]
Taking Responsibility for Teen Drug Addiction
Teen drug use is something no parents can really prepare for as every teen is different. A parent’s role in a child’s addiction can be uncomfortable as parents are meant to protect children and it can feel a violation of the parent-child contract when a young person turns to drugs. Learn about the signs of […]
Age-Appropriate Ways to Discuss Addiction with Kids
Addiction can be the dirty little secret in many families. Parents and adults usually don’t talk to children about addiction. It can be confusing for children who are growing up in a house where one of their parents or another adult has a substance abuse problem. It can be chaotic and frightening for the child. […]
Find the Right Tools to Help a Homeless Family Member with Addiction
It is unclear whether substance abuse causes homelessness, or vice versa. Whatever the case, the homeless are one demographic that are at higher risk of being addicted and needing treatment. What does one do in the situation of having a family member who is not only homeless but also addicted to substances like alcohol or […]
Tips to Plan and Prepare a Family Intervention
A family drug intervention treats an individual’s addiction as a family issue, a problem that affects all members of the family and is best resolved when all affected parties are involved in it. Learn what is expected from a family drug intervention, how to plan one as well as how to know if it is […]
What Are The Reasons Teens Use Drugs in School?
The usage of drugs by teens in schools is a worrying trend. While adolescence is a time for teens to figure out who they are and have fun, what happens when they move out of regular teenage life to using drugs? A parent might instinctively want to restrict their teen’s activities, like preventing them from […]
Military Veterans Benefit from Personalized Alcohol Interventions
In comparison with regular people who have no history of military service, a veteran is at higher risk of experiencing problems with alcohol. A 2015 study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found that personalized interventions for veterans suffering from alcohol abuse can considerably increase the likelihood of them being successful […]
The Importance of Addiction Recovery for First Aid Responders
First Responders are put in stressful positions every day. The nature of their work involves dealing with life and death situations and being responsible for people. This kind of responsibility brings its own risks. First Responders are very likely to experience trauma which can go unresolved over time. To deal with it they may seek […]
What Are the Determining Factors of Success for Teens in Treatment?
It is widely accepted that the majority of addiction starts when an individual is in their teens or early twenties. It can start with experimentation and lead to a lasting habit in adulthood. Statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that at least 70% of teens have consumed alcohol by high school and […]
Can Addiction Be Considered Learned Behavior?
The nature of addiction is a complex one. There is some thought that it should be considered as a learning disorder, and therefore treated as such. The tough sentences and harsh consequences doled out by courts is not having the desired effect. And society as a whole is failing to learn the lesson that an […]