Alcohol Addiction

Staging an intervention is one of the most effective ways to get a loved one who is refusing to go to rehab to agree to treatment. Interventions help your loved one understand how their behaviors and substance abuse are affecting others, which can make them realize the need for professional…

Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that requires ongoing maintenance to maintain recovery. If your loved one has just completed an addiction treatment program, they still have work to do. For example, most people choose to continue working on their sobriety by attending 12-step programs and engaging in a…

Asking for help with addiction can feel like one of the most challenging things a person ever does. Whether you're wrestling with drug or alcohol addiction yourself or supporting a loved one who is, there's often a profound fear of being judged by friends, family, or even health professionals. But…

Drug and alcohol addiction puts stress on your body, mind, and relationships. The harmful effects of addiction aren’t limited to just the person living with it–their family and loved ones also struggle. Drug and alcohol abuse causes damage to relationships by leading to distrust, emotional pain, and unhealthy coping skills.…