Great Oaks Recovery Center Blog

If someone you care about has developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you may be feeling at a loss about how to talk to them about getting help. It’s a difficult subject to bring up, especially if you aren’t sure how your loved one will react. You may have...

Growing up in an environment where a sibling or parent has a substance abuse problem is not only confusing for a child, but frightening as well. Between the arguments and unusual behavior that typically come without much of an explanation, children are often left...

If your family has a history of drug or alcohol abuse, it may seem as if you are destined to become addicted yourself or that you won’t be able to overcome your addiction because of your chaotic environment or familial influences. You may have heard that addiction is...