It can be extremely difficult when you see the person you love choosing drugs or alcohol over everything in their life. You may look at your loved one and not even recognize them. The joy and life that used to be so present on their face has disappeared. You feel...
Dear Mom and Dad,I wake up every day and the first thing on my mind is getting high. I can’t stand to be in my own skin any longer. If I feel for too long, I shrivel up inside. I can’t feel this pain. I have to escape it and be rid of it and the only way I know how to...
If you are concerned that your son or daughter is using drugs, your intuition could be right. However, your child could also be suffering from a mental illness or another disorder, so be sure to seek the advice of a medical professional before coming to the conclusion...
One of my favorite things about my recovery is that I have built a toolbox I can use at any moment, for any emotion, and I can be brought back to peace and to the present moment. I have a list of tools I use to help me when I am feeling triggered, fearful, or...
“How do you help loved ones without enabling them?” “Here’s what families of addicts need to know – They didn’t cause the disease, they can’t cure it, and they need to seek help.” That advice comes from Rick Davila, ACS, PhD., Director of Recovery Support...