Articles about Love and Relationships
Seven Mistakes Loved Ones Make with an Addict
April 4, 2018 12:46 am - Love and Relationships, Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
I had finally accepted the fact that I am an addict, and I went to treatment on my own. I figured I had got myself into this mess, so I should be the one to get myself out. In my […]
How to Talk with Your Family About Your Addiction
February 26, 2018 2:10 pm - Life in Recovery, Love and Relationships - Leave your thoughts
Whether you’re struggling with a substance use disorder or recently out of treatment, you likely feel that you owe it to your close friends and family to discuss your addition. In some cases, it may also be necessary to ask […]
How to Deal with My Family and Stay Sober
December 26, 2017 11:32 pm - Love and Relationships, Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
My mother. Those are the only two words in the English language that have the ability to paralyze me emotionally. I never know exactly what she is going to say, but I do know that we can’t get through a […]
5 Books for Those with an Addicted Loved One
September 28, 2017 2:34 pm - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
Everyone knows how difficult everyday life is for an addict, but what about the people who love them? Unfortunately, with all of our energy being devoted to trying to help them, we often forget to take care of ourselves. It […]
Alcoholism and Genetics: What you Need to Know
September 5, 2017 12:28 am - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
Most of us know something about genetics – how DNA from parents will pass on to their children. That’s why someone with brown eyes is likely to produce children with brown eyes, and someone who is short will likely have […]
Stop Your Addicted Loved One from Bullying You
July 18, 2017 9:25 pm - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
An estimated 24.6 million Americans suffer from a drug or alcohol use disorder. Unfortunately, while those people suffer from health problems, exhibit risky behavior, and often damage themselves and their relationships, the people around them suffer too. Data shows that […]
What is Narcan or Naloxone?
April 26, 2017 1:34 am - Detox & Withdrawal, Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
What is Naloxone or Narcan Used For? Naloxone Hydrochloride, Naloxone, or Narcan is an opioid inhibitor sold and distributed around the world to prevent drug overdoses and to prevent opioid abuse. The drug was first patented in 1961 by the […]
7 Signs of Denial in an Addict
March 7, 2017 5:24 pm - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
While many of us think of addiction as a bold-faced disease in which the addict loses their job and their home, the truth is that it is often much more insidious. Data shows that there are over 23 million people […]
How to Detach from an Addict with Love
February 22, 2017 2:10 am - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - 1 Comment
Loving an addict is difficult, painful, and often lacks the emotional reward given by normal relationships. Persons who are addicted are often egocentric, reckless, and selfish, and often care more about their next high than a person who is giving […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid with an Addicted Loved One
December 7, 2016 3:23 am - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
Addiction is a powerful psychological disease that traps millions of men and women every year. Data shows that an estimated 1 in 10 Americans will suffer through some form of substance abuse or dependence in their lifetime, and while these […]
