When a family member experiences alcoholism, we often struggle to find answers as to the cause. Sometimes, we even wonder: is alcohol misuse genetic? The reality is, that there are various factors that contribute to alcoholism and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Some of these factors are easier to control than others, but one that is […]
Category: Family
6 Ways To Tell Loved Ones You’re Struggling With Alcohol
Alcoholism isn’t always super black and white. In fact, struggling with an addiction like alcohol rarely ever is. So how do you know when it’s time to tell those closest to you that you’re hurting? And even if you’ve determined that it’s time to confide in someone, how do you tell them something that you […]
6 Ways Drugs & Alcohol Can Affect Relationships
Substance abuse and substance use disorders harm more than just the person who is struggling with them. It also impacts those surrounding them, particularly personal relationships. This can be due to the effects substance abuse has on mental health, finances, and more. Here are just 6 ways drugs and alcohol affect relationships and the signs […]
What To Do If You or Your Loved One Relapsed Over the Holidays
It’s important to remember that addiction recovery is a lifetime commitment, but the holiday season can be an obstacle for some people who want to stay sober during the holidays. During the holidays, it may be more challenging than usual to stay sober because there will likely be lots of triggers present. People often overextend […]
Enabling During The Holidays
Families and friends usually get together during the holiday season to celebrate and spend time together. While most people would like to be surrounded by their loved ones at every moment, addictions can turn things upside down for them. Managing someone with an addiction can be challenging for everyone involved especially during the holidays. You […]
8 Ways To Manage Your First Christmas Sober
Christmas and the holiday season are a wonderful time of year for many reasons, but it can also be a challenging time for some. Between holiday stress, family, old friends, and triggers, Christmas can be trying when you have recently gone through a recovery rehab program. Your first sober Christmas in recovery can be overwhelming […]
5 Tips For Staying Sober During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving kicks off the start of the holiday season – a time for celebration and cheer. It’s also the time of year that is most often accompanied by an increase in alcohol consumption, making it a potential problem for those abstaining from alcohol or other substances. For those recovering from addiction or alcohol use disorder, […]
7 Things To Know About The Florida Baker Act
The Florida Mental Health Act, commonly known as the Florida Baker Act, is available to families and others who believe their loved one is suffering from serious mental health disorders. When someone refuses the mental health treatment they need, it may be difficult to watch. Many times, a person without the ability to make rational […]
5 Ways to Support an Alcoholic in Recovery
Alcoholism is a disease that affects men, women, and children across the U.S. Alcohol addiction can occur in a person’s life regardless of their ethnicity, background, or income level. It’s estimated that 16 million American adults have an alcohol use disorder. Although only about 10 percent of people seek treatment, thousands of people have built meaningful lives […]
Recovery for Loved Ones of Addicts
Recovery is not just for addicts. It’s important that we look at our own health and well-being and find recovery, healing, and peace. When our loved ones are struggling with addiction, we obviously have the desire to help them. It’s so difficult to see the people we care about in pain. However, it’s easy to […]