How to Cope When You Lose Someone to Addiction

US statistics on drug and alcohol use is chilling. Yet, there seem to be no signs of the scourge slowing down. It can become challenging if someone you love is a part of the statistics. Learning how to cope when you lose someone to addiction is essential. Taking the right steps will help you overcome the […]

How to Help an Addicted Loved One

Addiction is a brain disorder characterized by uncontrollable drug-seeking behavior, generally caused by chemical imbalance in the brain. If a parent has a son or daughter with drug addiction, they may also be affected. People may depend on drugs because they are profoundly unable to calm themselves if they are stressed. Drug addicts are typically […]

Alcoholism & The Family

The one with the bottle is not the “only one” affected; alcoholism is a “family illness” which can, and most often does, cause serious emotional, psychological and even physical effects on the family and friends of the alcoholic or problem drinker. More and more treatment and health professionals suggest that families participate in their own recovery. […]