The Effects of Addiction on Family and Friends
Addiction is often called a family disease because its impact extends far beyond the person struggling with substance abuse. When a loved one is battling a substance use disorder (SUD), it creates emotional, physical, psychological, and financial strain on their entire support system. Parents, siblings, children, and close friends all feel the ripple effects of […]
Asking for Help: Getting Loved Ones Involved
How to Ask for Help with Addiction After a long and stressful day at work, a glass of wine with dinner may be a way that you choose to unwind. It’s a simple way to take the edge off and honestly, there is really nothing wrong with that. However, what if that glass becomes two, […]
10 Ways to Support Your Loved One Through Recovery
The process of recovery from addiction is filled with ups and downs, obstacles, and stressors. It is best for families and friends to support their loved one in all aspects of recovery. Because alcohol addiction and drug addiction disrupts each aspect of life, your loved one will need support as they learn a new way […]
How To Support A Loved One In Addiction Rehab
When a loved one has entered into an addiction rehab there is much to celebrate. It is the first step in getting better after what is usually a devastating and rapid decline in physical and mental health. For the first time in a while, hope seems to be the prevailing emotion surrounding your loved one’s […]
