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Why Drug Identification Matters By knowing how to properly identify various drugs of abuse, people can protect themselves and their family members from unknowingly consuming a substance that is dangerous. If people suspect a loved one of abusing a substance, they may be able to get a rough idea of the substance via basic identification […]

How Substance Use Affects Relationships & Marriage Alcohol and drugs can impair judgment, arouse feelings of anger and resentment, and create an atmosphere that leads to conflict at home. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy describes a cycle of conflict that occurs in domestic partnerships, in which substance use leads to verbal and […]

Signs of Addiction Addiction is a complex disease of the risk and reward system in the brain, involving a person’s genes, family history, and environment, among other factors. There are many substances that a person struggling with addiction could abuse, with different symptoms of intoxication, different paraphernalia, and different long-term consequences. That being said, there […]

Impacts of Living with an Alcoholic Spouse An alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic medical condition characterized by an inability to stop or control drinking despite health, social, or professional consequences. The impact of an AUD isn’t always limited to the one suffering from this chronic medical condition. AUDs may affect not only the […]

Addiction in the Family Family can be one of our greatest sources of physical security and emotional support. But family environments can also foster destructive emotions and behaviors, including substance misuse and addiction. The genetic ties that make blood relatives so close can also hold the seeds of compulsive or addictive behaviors, and the self-harming […]

What is an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)? Drinking becomes problematic when it affects a person’s life to the point where they can no longer control their alcohol use. They continue to drink despite negative impacts it has on their life. When someone’s drinking progresses to this extent, a person may have an alcohol use disorder.1 […]

Families possess a powerful capacity to support a loved one’s journey toward recovery. While past family dynamics might inadvertently present obstacles, they can also become a source of immense strength. An intervention, when approached collaboratively, offers a structured way for families to unite and encourage their loved one to seek treatment. By working together, families […]

For many in recovery, taking on huge debt plus the management of a household budget can feel like an overwhelming endeavor. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be overwhelming at all. Taken step by step, it can be surprisingly simple to incorporate solid financial choices into your new life. Here’s what Tori […]

Having a loved one with a drug or alcohol addiction is a stressful, emotional experience. Making the decision to send a family member to rehab and actually getting them into treatment is incredibly difficult. However, many people require treatment to enter recovery for drug or alcohol addiction. What is Addiction? The first step of recovering […]

Watching someone you love struggle with addiction can be one of the most heartbreaking things for their families or friends to witness. The person with a drug or alcohol addiction may be so dependent on their substances of choice that they may seem to resist almost all their loved ones’ attempts to help. People with […]