It’s estimated that over 21 million Americans have some kind of addiction. If you think about how social all humans are, that means there are millions of families and friend groups affected by addiction– probably…
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How to Cope As a Child of An Addict
Growing up with a parent who’s an addict can shape a person’s life in just about every way. Many times, the child of an addict can grow up to feel they never had a true…
How Addiction Affects Abusive Relationships
Why Are Abusive Relationships and Addiction Linked? Abusive relationships can take many forms and incorporate multiple types of abuse. Many onlookers tend to wonder why a victim of an abusive relationship simply does not leave,…
Signs You’re in a Codependent Relationship
What is Codependency? Whether or not you identify yourself as codependent, you are likely familiar with its definition in one way or another. Being in a codependent relationship is actually quite common. A lot of…
Enabling vs Empowering: What’s the Difference?
As a family member or friend of an addict, you are no doubt aware of the fact that your loved one’s addiction has an impact on your life. All too often, we think we are…
How to Cope When Your Spouse Enters Rehab
Seeking treatment for addiction can seem like a hard decision when it happens to family and friends, but how do you deal when it is your spouse who is entering rehab? It can be hard…
