Addiction is a complex mental health disorder that almost always stems from underlying psychological or emotional concerns. One of the most common struggles that co-occurs with addiction is trauma. Although your traumatic experiences may only be temporary life events,...
Welcome to the Family Guide
This is a vast and insightful resource for various family issues. We go through the signs, symptoms, and general info on each issue.
For The Family
While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for helping a family member who is drinking too much, using drugs, or dealing with a mental illness, research shows that family support can play a major role in helping a loved one with mental and substance use disorders.
Few families today are immune from addiction, as it affects approximately 20 million people per year in the United States
Al-anon
Codependancy
Enabling
Family Programs
Family Therapy
Intervention
Understanding the Importance of Communication in a Relationship
One of the most common pieces of relationship advice is to communicate honestly and frequently. Although we always hear about the importance of communication in a relationship, it can be difficult to actually put this into practice. Communication is a skill that...
Depression and Addiction: Understanding the Connection
Addiction is challenging enough to deal with on its own, but it's even more painful when coupled with depression. Many individuals who struggle with addiction also struggle with a co-occurring mental health disorder. In order to truly and fully recover, you have to...
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