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
Nov 8, 2022
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
Oct 24, 2022
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
Oct 17, 2022
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
Oct 7, 2022
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
Sep 30, 2022
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
Sep 14, 2022
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
Sep 6, 2022
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
Aug 11, 2022
Families who are dealing with an addicted loved one are faced with many challenges. The anger, sadness, guilt, shame, and...
Recovery: A Process-Oriented Miracle
May 31, 2022
When you take the first step on the road to recovery, it is natural to wonder how long the journey...
