5 Tips for Talking to Your Spouse About Their Drinking Problem
Living with a spouse that has a drinking problem can be very stressful and emotionally draining. If you have tried to confront your spouse about their drinking problem, only to find that it leads to a fight or seems to make the situation worse, you are not alone. Talking to a loved one about addiction […]
7 Ways to Support Your Loved One During their Inpatient Addiction Recovery
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can make you feel helpless and heartbroken. When they finally decide to seek professional help in the form of an inpatient recovery program, the emotions surrounding that decision can be very complex for everyone involved. While you will surely be proud of them and hopeful for the future, […]
Ending the Legacy of Addiction
Addiction runs in families, of this much we are certain. While almost everyone has at least one relative that has been touched by addiction, it seems that people who struggle with addiction themselves can usually name a few addicts in their family, and at least one immediate family member. Because people with substance use disorders […]
7 Reasons to Find a Sponsor in Recovery
The concept of a sobriety sponsor has been popularized through Alcoholics Anonymous and many references to the 12-step-program made in popular culture. If you are considering entering a treatment program for the first time, or returning to treatment after relapse, you may be wondering if it is the right time for you to seek a […]
5 Reasons Long-term Aftercare is Critical to Addiction Recovery
Many addiction recovery programs and treatment centers have evolved their techniques and strategies exponentially over the past decade to incorporate new research and methods that prove successful for clients with addictions. One clear factor in determining success in lasting recovery is the availability of quality aftercare for people who have recently completed an initial inpatient […]
