Smoking Hinders Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
People suffering from addiction come from all walks of life. They may come from different social groups, different educational and...
Breaking Up Is Hard to Recover From
Romantic relationships can be difficult, and rehab can complicate matters even more. Love is complicated. So is addiction recovery. These...
Released from the Bondage of Addiction: True Stories
Addiction is a brutal form of enslavement. Psychology Today’s “Breaking Free from Addiction” describes it this way: “All addictive behaviors...
How to Recognize–and Stop–Enabling Destructive Behavior
Learning to stop enabling destructive behavior may be difficult, but it’s vital for an addict’s successful recovery. When someone you...
Common But Wrong Things to Say to a Recovering Addict in Rehab, and Support That Will be Appreciated
Talking to a person in addiction rehab can lead to “Open Mouth, Insert Foot” Disorder. Ann Landers is quoted as...
Avoid Relapse During Addiction Recovery
There are steps you can take to avoid the physical and emotional pain of relapse. If addiction recovery is a...
Rejection: Your Pain Is Real
Rejection can cause real feelings of pain. We all need love. From our first breath to our last, we need...
Alcoholics: Dealing With Addicted Loved Ones
For alcoholics, the road to recovery is hard, but it is well worth the effort. Dealing with alcoholics can be...
Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
No one decides to become an addict. While it is true that a person may decide to engage in substance...
Caring for a Loved One with an Addiction
Families who are dealing with an addicted loved one are faced with many challenges. The anger, sadness, guilt, shame, and...
