Guest post by Rebecca Muir Addiction is a pernicious and dangerous foe. It not only impacts you directly if you struggle with it, but it can also indirectly and even directly impact others – loved ones, family and friends, employers, and society at large. Yet the insidious … [Read more...]
Stages of Addiction
Contrary to popular belief, there is no real way to predict with full accuracy if you will develop an addiction or substance abuse disorder. This is because addiction, while treatable, is a chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the … [Read more...]
How to Motivate an Addict to Stay Clean
Guest post by Stephanie Novak, LCSW, CRSS When you think of an “addict,” a stereotypical image most likely pops into your head of someone slumped over on the street looking gaunt, dirty, and unwell. Despite that stereotype, addiction does not discriminate. It affects every … [Read more...]
First Things First: Overcoming Denial In Addiction
Guest blog post by Jennifer DiCostanzo, LCSW, CADC, MISA1 Is overcoming denial in addiction important? Or even necessary? When you’re watching a loved one struggle with addiction, understanding the role that denial plays is vital! The Role of Denial in Addiction If you have … [Read more...]
How to Help Someone With Drug Addiction
We all have our guilty pleasures. For some it’s using a drug to find a pleasant high. However, what do you do when someone you love slips from occasional use to addiction? It can become an ugly struggle quickly, negatively affecting relationships and health. When you love … [Read more...]
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