14 Ways Alcohol Abuse Affects Your Spouse And The Rest Of Your Family
Alcohol abuse is more than just excessive drinking. It is an unhealthy pattern of alcohol use that may cause harm to the individual and the people around them. Although it often negatively affects the spouse, alcohol abuse also impacts other family members exposed to...
Is It Possible To Have A Healthy Relationship With A Recovering Addict?
Substance abuse and addiction heavily impact the lives of addicts. It takes a heavy toll on their bodies and minds. But while they get the brunt of it, the entire situation also affects the people around them. As the addict’s loved one, you have to watch them destroy...
Tips For Maximizing Your Success in Group Therapy
Humans are social animals. We evolved to hunt as pack animals (alongside dogs, seriously, check out the history of the intertwined evolution of dogs and humans, it’s fascinating). Around 9,000-8,000 BC, when we finally got around to discovering agriculture we began...
Your Loved One is Home From Treatment: Now What?
The day has finally come. Your loved one is home from treatment. So, what do you do now? Are there strict rules to follow? Should you dump all alcohol out of your house? Do you have to learn a new language in order to communicate with them? All questions people might...