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Growing up in a household where one or both parents regularly misuses substances can take a tremendous toll on children. Unfortunately, this problem is quite prevalent throughout the country. According
Helping the people we love with life’s challenges is one way to show how much we care. It’s only natural that if you see a spouse, a family member or
If someone close to you has developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you have probably had several conversations where you asked them to quit drinking or using. They may
It’s difficult to watch a friend or loved one struggle with addiction. The feeling of helplessness—of standing on the sidelines while someone you care about does harm to his or
Millions of children and adolescents throughout the world suffer the misfortune of being raised by an alcoholic parent. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), more
An “alcoholic” is a colloquial name for someone suffering from alcoholism or alcohol use disorder (AUD), a medical and psychiatric condition defined by the compulsion to drink. According to
Bipolar disorder, a mood disorder, is a chronic, severe and recurrent psychiatric illness that affects 5.7 million Americans, or just under three percent of people over the age of
As the loved one of a user, it can be difficult to help your loved one with addiction and encourage them to seek the help and drug treatment they need.
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that comes from the leaves of the coca plant in South America. The drug is also highly addictive, its signature euphoric high causing
As the loved one or friend of a user, it can be challenging to support them without falling into enabling them. An enabler, in a general sense, can be a
For the friends and family members of someone struggle with addiction, life can become exasperating. Husbands and spouses return home from work to find their partner intoxicated, or watch as
In this Learning Center collection you will find articles related to every aspect of addiction, substance abuse treatment and recovery. This resource is designed to provide loved ones the knowledge
