Archive: FAQ, How To
How To Convince Someone To Go To Rehab
June 28th, 2021Talk With Them One-On-One The first step to getting your loved one on the right path is making sure you take the time to sit down with them and lay everything on the line. Time and place is everything. Make sure you pick a moment when both of you have open schedules so that there […]
Dealing With Impulse Control In Recovery
April 7th, 2016Impulse And Addiction There is a strong correlation between substance abuse and trouble with impulse control. Studies have shown that the use of multiple substances is usually linked to some form of impulse disorder. Controlling the urge to engage in risky behavior is made more difficult with the use of mind-altering substances. This can encourage […]
Treatment For Alcohol Poisoning
April 6th, 2016What Is Alcohol Poisoning? Overdose from alcohol, or alcohol poisoning, occurs when a person consumes a large amount of alcohol (binge drinking) in a short time. Due to this, the body is not able to process and eliminate it properly. Thus, the body’s delicate systems become overrun; it is unable to break down and eliminate […]
Signs Of Addictive Behavior
April 5th, 2016What Are The Signs Of Addictive Behavior? An addiction manifests itself in many ways: mentally, physically, physiologically, emotionally, behaviorally, and even spiritually. Many of these symptoms may be obvious to someone from the outside, whereas some may not. If you believe you or someone you love is struggling with an addiction, it is exceedingly important […]
How To Get Help For My Mom’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
January 11th, 2016Understand That You’re Not To Blame People who have grown up with a parent suffering from addiction often feel that they are to blame. This is true even as they mature and grow into young and successful adults. An article published in Salon Magazine detailed the way a woman dealt with a mother who was […]
How To Get Help For My Boyfriend’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 30th, 2015If your boyfriend has an addiction to alcohol or drugs, he’s not alone: according to a Columbia University study, 40 million Americans aged 12 or older meet the qualifications for addiction to nicotine, alcohol, and other drugs. Sadly, millions of Americans do not seek the treatment they need. Talk With Him If you haven’t discussed […]
How To Get Help For My Daughter’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 28th, 2015Girls Use Less Than Boys…But May Be More Prone To Addiction Addiction in girls and women is much different than addiction in boys or men. Studies have shown that men are much more likely to abuse high levels of drugs than women. However, women that do abuse drugs are at a higher risk of developing […]
How To Get Help For My Wife’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 15th, 2015Your wife is the love of your life and you want her to be happy and healthy. Unfortunately, she is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction. Addiction can create a lot of stress in your relationship emotionally, physically, and even financially. An addiction to drugs or alcohol not only affects the individual but the […]
How To Get Help For My Brother’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 9th, 2015Pin-Pointing Your Brother’s Addiction Type Addiction experts have broken down the disease of alcoholism into two separate types. The first type affects both men and women and is not considered to be an inherited condition. However, if your father or mother suffered from alcohol addiction, there’s a chance your brother may have inherited type two. […]
How To Get Help For My Girlfriend’s Alcohol or Drug Addiction
November 30th, 2015Watching your girlfriend struggle from a drug or alcohol addiction is tough. You want to see your girlfriend be happy and healthy and you want her to receive the help she needs. Maybe she doesn’t recognize that there is a problem and you tried to talk to her about your concerns. If she has refused […]
Planning An Intervention On An Adult Child Addicted To Drugs Or Alcohol
October 12th, 2015You’ve raised your child to the best of your abilities, watched them succeed in life, and are extremely proud of all they’ve accomplished. Unfortunately, they’ve developed an addiction that is threatening to tear their lives apart. Unfortunately, an intervention may be necessary. Create The Intervention Team A successful intervention team needs to be filled with […]
Coping With Drug and Alcohol Cravings
July 28th, 2015During recovery, cravings are normal, and every person struggling with their addiction should learn to address and stop the intense sensation before it leads to relapse. Identifying what triggers a craving, removing these triggers, and understanding what a craving can feel like for someone in recovery is key to helping you or a loved one […]
