Choosing a sponsor can be a daunting task, especially while immersed in a recovery program, but it doesn’t have to be. There are simple qualities and characteristics to look for in an individual while considering who may further empower you on your road to recovery....
If you love someone with a substance use disorder, whether they’re a spouse, parent, sibling, child, or friend, it’s important to set clear boundaries for the terms of your relationship. Substance abuse robs your loved one of the ability to think clearly....
We all walk fine lines at different points in our lives. When a friend asks us if the dress she’s wearing fits a little too snugly. When trying to treat our children equally and fairly. When our spouse is passed out after polishing off a 12-pack and they’re supposed...
When a family member or a friend is addicted to alcohol or drugs, it’s normal to want to do almost anything to help them. There will be times, though, you won’t be able to say, “Yes” to their requests for help. It’s not easy an easy thing to turn them down; however,...
Addiction hurts not only the person using, but also those close to that person. Family members and friends may beg, threaten, and plead for their loved one to get help…and feel thrilled, relieved, excited, anxious, and hopeful when they finally do. Many family members...
Anyone who discovers they have a life-threatening disease immediately runs into new and baffling terminology used to explain both the symptoms and the treatment of their disease. The disease of addiction is no different. One term often used in addiction is...
