How can Substance Abuse Lead to Relationship Problems? Are drugs coming between you and your loved one? How did this happen and what does it mean? Maybe you knew he or she was an occasional recreational user when you began the relationship, but it didn’t bother you. Maybe you did
Why Should You Watch Out for Multiple Addictions While in Recovery? Recovering from addiction isn’t easy, and one of the biggest challenges facing recovering addicts is relapse. For people with multiple addictions, this is an even bigger challenge. Addictions are frequently co-occurring, but should they be treated at the same
Love Addiction: What is It? What are the Symptoms? How is it Treated? Love addiction may sound less harmful than other types of addictions, but it can be just as perilous for your physical and mental well-being. Love addiction can have harmful consequences ranging from loss of child custody, damaged
Addiction Recovery: 5 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success All the willpower in the world will do little for you when it comes to addiction recovery. Addiction is a disease that is causing you to crave something, whether it is a substance or an activity. Could you “will away”
Drugs Don’t Love You: 5 Signs It’s Time to Break Away “Oh, I could quit any time, if I wanted to. I just don’t want to.” How many times have you heard this from a friend or loved one with a drug problem? Or how many times have you said
3 Reasons Substance Abuse Counseling is Better Than Quitting Drugs on Your Own Quitting drugs on your own is hard. Addiction is such a multifaceted disease — affecting your physical, emotional, and mental well-being — that it is much more effectively treated with professional help. Whether you’re looking for assistance
Exploring The Many Faces of Sexual Addiction Did you know that nearly 12 million people in the United States suffer from sexual addiction? With that many people, this addiction is bound to manifest itself in different ways. Yet, sexual addiction is one of the most commonly misunderstood mental illnesses, one
Alcohol Addiction: How to Cope with Your Partner’s Drinking Problem When your partner has a drinking problem, he or she’s not the only one with a problem. You have one too, and it’s probably not going to be an easy fix.It’s not an easy subject to bring up with your
“How do I know that I am an addict?” Over the course of a week, I hear this question at least 15 times. It is a very valid question. In the recovery community, there is a saying, “if you have to ask, that may be an indication that there is
There are many firsts in recovery. There is the first sporting event without alcohol. There is the first date without alcohol. There is the first holiday season without using. Facing a social situations without the comfort of liquid courage and the usual coping mechanisms can evoke anxiety. Preparing for those