You may have heard the saying “addiction is a family disease,” and in many ways it is. Addiction impacts everyone who has a relationship with the addict, which can disrupt daily life and negatively impact the stability of a family. Parents, children, friends, and partners of addicts are all swept up in the pain and … Continued
Once you have made the important decision to invest in personal rehabilitation, it’s helpful to have some strategies by your side to get the most out of the experience. Going to rehab is an opportunity to focus on yourself: to put everything else on hold and pay attention to your own needs. The mindset you … Continued
Why do some people find recovery and others don’t? There are many circumstances that motivate people to admit that their drug and alcohol use has become a problem and then find the willingness to seek help. For some, however, even in the face of dire consequences, there is a tendency to remain in denial about … Continued