What is Disorganized Attachment Style and Can It Lead to Addiction

Attachment theory states that our approach to forming relationships with others is influenced by our earliest experiences with caregivers and other influential relationships in our lives. In other words, the way our parents interact with us as children can influence how we create attachments as adults. There are four attachment…

How to Help Someone Who is Having a Bad Trip

Psychedelics are a class of drugs that cause you to experience visual and auditory hallucinations, mood changes, and altered sensory perception. Examples of psychedelic drugs include LSD (acid), psilocybin mushrooms, salvia, dimethyltryptamine (DMT), and more. While having a psychedelic experience could be interesting, there are some risks involved. According to…

Encouraging Words What to Say to Someone in Rehab

Supporting a loved one who is in rehab for substance use disorders (SUDs) can be challenging, but your words have more power than you know. Knowing what to say and how to encourage someone in recovery is crucial in helping them stay motivated throughout their journey. Here are some thoughtful…

6 Signs of Codependent Relationship

Codependency is an emotional and behavioral state where people rely on another person for support and self-esteem. Oftentimes, in a codependent relationship, one person sacrifices their needs and well-being for the sake of the other. This relationship trope is common among people who have a partner suffering from an addiction. …

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