In 2018, over 5.8% of adult Americans were dependent on alcohol or had problems related to alcohol use. More than 11.7 percent of individuals aged 12 and older reported taking an illegal substance in the previous month. These figures reflect millions of individuals battling drug abuse and addiction, and…
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How to Help an Addict Get Sober
When you love someone who’s struggling with drugs or alcohol, you might spend a lot of your time wondering how to help. When it comes to how to help an addict get sober and go through the recovery process, there are a few things to remember. First, you can’t pour…
How to Deal with Alcoholic Children
Alcohol addiction is something that not only affects the addicted but also affects everyone around them. If you have alcoholic children, it can be easy to lose your temper and go make the situation worse. It is crucial to know that sharing feelings of anger, disappointment, hurt, and showing negative…
Benefits of Teen Rehab: What Parents Need to Know
The benefits of teen rehab may seem obvious, but when you’re in the middle of a hectic situation you may start to question your better judgment. One of a parent’s worst nightmares is seeing their child become addicted to drugs or alcohol. A study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse…
Love & Addiction: Dating an Addict
Dating an addict is exhausting, especially if you are not an addict yourself. Two addicts in love seems a bit more understandable, but it can be hard to be empathetic to your partner’s struggles when you never had a drug addiction of your own though. “We can’t choose who we…
Interventions and the Stages of Change: Helping Someone Get Rid of an Addiction
There is literally nothing you can do to help someone get rid of an addiction when that person doesn’t want help. It just doesn’t work. The first step towards recovery is (a difficult one) admitting there is a problem and accepting help. Until this part of the process has taken…
Can Two Addicts in a Relationship Make it Work?
Although much of society, unfortunately, view addicts as “low-lives” who are only interested in their drug of choice. The fact is, people who suffer from addiction are human just like everyone else. I know relationships with addiction involved can be taboo, but it’s a fact of life. Anyone can fall…
The Effects of Domestic Violence and Alcohol
Abuse, domestic violence and alcohol have been closely linked for quite some time. Unfortunately, more than 20 men and women are physically abused every minute in the United States. That’s more than 10 million people each year. Not only does alcohol increase the odds of domestic abuse in a…
Best Sobriety Books to Stay Encouraged Through Recovery
We all need encouragement throughout our recovery process. One of the most helpful ways of receiving continual encouragement is by sharing our stories with each other. Our challenges, victories, and honest process through every step. Sometimes, one of the best ways to hear a riveting story of recovery is through…
How to Leave a Drug Addict
There’s no easy way to date, love, or leave an addicted spouse. Falling for someone might seem fantastic, but when the truth of drug abuse sets in it can become a nightmare. This is where you learn how to leave a drug addict. You find yourself wondering, are relationships supposed…