Family

Nancy had constantly criticized herself for her son's painkiller addiction. Or more properly, she blamed her alcohol consumption. Over the past few years, she 'd…

Making the choice to obtain assistance for substance abuse is one of the most essential determinations we can make in our lives. While we're taking…

Often an addict comes to rehab due to pressure from a loved one. Yet, if the addict does not make the choice for himself, sobriety…

As a therapist working in the field of addiction recovery for many years I have witnessed the devastating effects of addiction and substance dependence on…

Children who have happy relationships with their parents also have functioning circuitry in the brain. They show healthy attachment and development of emotions. But children…

“Don’t trust, don’t feel, don’t talk” is the family secret rule that children of addicts need to break, regardless of age, to recover. This rule…

To end enabling behaviors in addiction and family dynamics, one must first understand what co-dependency is and how it affects relationships. Mental Health America defines…

Drug addiction can develop destruction in all parts of your life, as well as the lives of your loved ones. Your family aspects may be…