It can be hard to know how to talk to or what to do for someone in recovery. If you have a loved one with a sobriety anniversary coming up, you may not know what you should do. Celebrating a loved one's sobriety can be challenging. On the one hand, this is a huge accomplishment, and you're very proud of what they've ... Read More
Help For Loved Ones
When your loved one begins exhibiting signs of substance abuse or increasing mental health issues it can leave you feeling helpless and desperate. These feelings are not uncommon and we’ve seen them all as we’ve treated thousands of patients and their families. The articles found here focus on tips and advice on supporting a loved one who is struggling with a disorder or has begun treatment and needs support.
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A Must-Read List for Family Members in Recovery
Navigating the addiction of a loved one is never easy, particularly for those new to the process of substance abuse and recovery. It's not uncommon to feel unsure of how to help, especially when tough situations like relapse occur. Parents may blame themselves, friends may pull away and family members may say the wrong ... Read More
Growing Up with an Addicted Parent
Growing up with drug-addicted parents is never ideal, but it's a reality faced by millions of families in the United States. Over 21 million Americans live with a substance use disorder, indicating a significant issue that affects far more than one's personal well-being. Addiction can impact life in many ways, from ... Read More
What to Say to Someone Facing Addiction
As common as addictions are, they're still not a topic that many people are comfortable openly discussing. When an individual's friend comes to them to talk about a spouse or child who's living with a substance use disorder, it's hard to know what to say. It can feel like there's a delicate balance between being ... Read More
How to Repair Relationships Broken by Addiction
When you have a close friend or family member fighting addiction, it can feel like they're fighting you and their other loved ones at the same time. Addiction changes the way people act, controlling their minds and often motivating them to do anything necessary to continue using. This is why rebuilding relationships in ... Read More
How to Convince the Man in My Life to Go to Therapy
Sometimes life throws a curveball, and everything feels a bit off-kilter. At times like this, relationships can get dicey, especially if money is an issue and employment woes are at the forefront. For many people, recent developments such as heighted confinement at home have contributed to emotional, psychological, ... Read More
How to Deal with Addiction in the Family
If you are a parent or family member of someone who has experimented with drugs or is in recovery, learning to spot signs of addiction in individuals is essential. Spotting these signs, however, tends to be hard to do even if you know your loved one well. First, realize that drug use is not uncommon and that your loved ... Read More
How to Help Someone With Depression Who Doesn’t Want It?
Maybe you've noticed that a friend or loved one doesn't hang out as much as they used to or they always have an excuse for why they can't join in on social outings. Or maybe you've seen a decline in caring about personal appearance or the cleanliness of their home. While everyone has busy stages of life where you skip ... Read More
