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How to Talk to Someone About Their Depression

How to Talk to Someone About Their Depression

Depression is a mental health condition that is the most common cause of disability in the world. It can affect people from any background, culture or lifestyle. It’s often confused with feeling down or “blue,” and some people even think of depression as being the...
Chemical Dependency Versus Substance Abuse

Chemical Dependency Versus Substance Abuse

Let’s take a look at the difference between a chemical dependency and a substance use disorder. Chemical dependency: When one becomes dependent on a chemical such as alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medication, the body has reached a state in which it requires...
Enabling Behavior and Codependency

Enabling Behavior and Codependency

Enabling behavior and codependency are often difficult concepts to separate. In a healthy sense, to enable someone is to empower them. When used in the context of addiction, enabling is a consequence of codependence, solving problems for other people that they could...
Signs of Substance Abuse In a Loved One

Signs of Substance Abuse In a Loved One

You can’t see the forest for the trees. This saying can apply to spotting the signs of addiction in a loved one. Often, we can see and live with the symptoms of a loved one’s addiction without understanding that they are related to each other and pointing...