Addiction affects everyone — not just the person struggling with substance misuse. Here are 10 tips that can help family members cope with a loved one’s addiction. In 2019, about...
Excuses are common among alcoholics, especially those still in active use. Here are the top seven most common excuses you’re likely to hear from alcoholics. Prior to coming to terms...
Addiction often affects everyone in a person’s life. Learn how to reach out to an addicted loved one, as well as strategies for maintaining your own wellbeing. https://youtu.be/2IlaZd0HQt8 Friends and...
When you love someone who is an addict, it can often overwhelm your own life. You may be obsessed with learning how to help an addict or asking “how can...
The definition and roles of family are expanding. Whatever your relationship is, keep these 6 things in mind to better support your loved one in recovery. Family is not defined...
Family roles in addiction can be helpful or harmful. The Recovery Village has a dedicated family support team to give families a better chance for recovery. Addiction recovery isn’t something...
What Is It Like Loving an Addict? Loving an addict, whether it’s a parent or child, or you’re in love with an addict romantically, is one of the most difficult...
There are different ways addiction can manifest itself, and there are differences between physical dependence on a drug and addiction. An addiction disorder is defined as a condition where a...
It can be incredibly helpful for parents of drug addicts coping with these problems to go to therapy on their own. Anytime a loved one is struggling with drug addiction...
Being the parent of a child who struggles with addiction is a devastating experience. You may feel like you’ve tried everything possible to help your child, but they still struggle...