Prescription drug abuse is quickly becoming one of the country’s most widespread and damaging problems. It’s more important than ever to recognize the signs someone…
The cycle of addiction is the process by which the addiction continually manifests in someone who is actively abusing alcohol, illicit drugs, or prescription medications.…
Gaslighting is a type of emotional manipulation commonly found in toxic relationships. This form of abuse can be challenging to identify, but recognizing and acting…
Addiction causes difficulties and awkwardness where it doesn’t have to exist. If you had a friend or a family member who was waylaid by any…
In healthy relationships, partners comfortably and confidently rely on each other for help, understanding, and support. The relationship brings something positive to both people’s lives.…
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a disease of denial—not only for the people showing signs of addictive behavior but also for their loved ones. Often,…
It’s not always easy to tell when a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), whether it is an addiction to alcohol,…
Addiction is a lonely disease—a person struggling with alcoholism, the misuse of prescription medications, or illicit drug abuse can feel isolated from others, even close…
Your complete guide to understanding and helping an addicted family member (and helping yourself too) in a situation all too common now in U.S. homes.
Heroin addiction is a terrifying disease. Not only is it one of the most addictive drugs on the market today, but it’s also one of…
