Should I Call the Police on My Addicted Loved One?
Getting the Law Involved Is Tough, but Sometimes Necessary Loving someone who’s battling addiction is a struggle in and of itself. You suffer alongside them, worry about them constantly, and are always trying to think of some way to save them from themselves. You just want the fight to end and for them to be... Read More
How Do 12-Step Programs Compare to Other Recovery Programs?
Which Type of Addiction Recovery Program is Right for Me? We’ve all heard of 12-step programs for addiction recovery, made famous by Alcoholics Anonymous. Today, this is the most prominent type of addiction recovery program in the country, used in about 74% of treatment centers to treat over 300 different addictions and psychological disorders. However,... Read More
How Can I Tell if My Loved One Has Relapsed?
If They Display These Warning Signs, Your Loved One May Have Relapsed When you have a loved one in recovery, one of your worst nightmares is for them to relapse and begin abusing drugs or alcohol again. Because recovery lasts a lifetime, this is a fear that may never go away. Yet, a relapse is... Read More
Why and How to Stop Enabling Your Loved One’s Addiction
They Won’t Get Help if Addiction Is Comfortable When you love someone, you try to help them and support them in any way you can. You want what’s best for them. However, if you were actually hurting them instead of helping them, then you’d stop, right? When it comes to addiction, it’s not so easy... Read More
What to Expect from Your First AA Meeting
What to Expect from Your First AA Meeting Attending your first AA meeting can set off high levels of anxiety. Rest assured it will not be as bad as you think. You will most likely leave feeling relieved that you took the first step. To make things easier on you, we broke down everything you... Read More