If you step back and look at the story of your recovery as though it were written in a book, what would you make of it? Would you find it exciting, nerve-wracking, or shocking? Would you empathize with the main character? Would you be drawn in by the unfolding events as the protagonist pushes through …
If there is anything worse than being bullied, it’s watching your child being bullied. We wish we could protect them every minute of the day, but many parents have to send them to public schools and they aren’t there the whole day to protect them like they want. We rely on school officials to act …
Admitting that you need professional help for your substance abuse issues can give rise to feelings of shame and sadness. The hardships can feel overwhelming to the point that some people may refuse treatment altogether. The strain of leaving one’s family presents an additional barrier that has the power to influence you not to leave …
When you’re feeling unwell, or have questions about your health, you might usually schedule an appointment with your primary physician. You may have to wait several weeks until the first available appointment. You take time off from work or take your kids out of school to sit in a doctor’s office for what feels like …
If someone you love is going through recovery, chances are that you want to be there to help them in any way possible. People who have a support system in place are more likely to be successful at every stage in their recovery. Trying to figure out how you can act as part of that …
Support systems are there to get us through tough times. Having friends, family, and a healthy social network can exponentially improve your journey of recovery. Can a person recover by themselves? The short answer is yes. With the right tools, you can make it through recovery by yourself, but there is just something about having …
Isolation significantly impacts and influences addiction – loneliness can cause a person to search for a coping mechanism. As addiction progresses, someone may begin to isolate more and more from their friends and family. The cure for this is precisely the opposite – finding people you can be around and lean on in times of …
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Family dynamics change when substance abuse affects one person within the family unit. Members often take on one of five roles that are not conducive to a healthy recovery. As the situations worsen and it becomes more apparent that the individual struggling needs to seek treatment, the family dynamics can disintegrate even more. Educating yourself …
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Treatment and sobriety don’t end when rehab does. Maintaining your sobriety will have to be worked towards for the rest of your life. Addiction is a chronic disease, meaning you may be at risk of relapsing in the future. This is why your life after rehab must be conducive to your sobriety. However, you may …
Addiction is a family disease, meaning not only does it affect the person struggling with the addiction directly, but it can also impact those closest to the individual. Families suffer trauma when someone they love is going through an addiction, and they often take on various unhealthy roles when this occurs. Going to counseling together …