Substance Abuse and Families
Guest blog by Rebecca Muir Most information out there about substance use disorder (SUD) usually focuses on the substance abuser and their intimate partner(s). However, SUD is a problem that the entire family must navigate, including children. So the topic of substance abuse and families is an important one. In his book Substance Abuse and […]
Relapse in Addiction Recovery
Guest post by Karen Kuhlman, LSW, CADC Recovery from any kind of addiction often involves relapse. Addiction relapse is common whether it be substance use or process addictions, such as gaming or eating disorders. Relapses occur in almost every course of addiction treatment. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 85 percent of […]
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 socioeconomic status, race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Social learning has taught […]