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According to the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, approximately 1 in 8 children live with at least one parent with a substance use disorder (SUD), a medical condition defined by the uncontrollable use of a substance despite negative consequences.1 Parents can lose custody of their child or children where substance abuse issues […]

Making it through rehab is an amazing accomplishment. But getting back on your feet financially can take time, and that may mean moving back in with your parents. However, living with your parents after rehab has its pros and cons. On one hand, they can be really helpful in keeping you on track if they’re […]

What is Enabling? The Definition Enabling means the family or friends of an addicted person help that person continue their addiction, often by not allowing that person to experience the consequences of their addiction. Enabling can be spending money on a person with an addiction or buying them things that allow them to spend more […]

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 […]

Parental drug and alcohol addiction can have a detrimental impact on families and children. Unfortunately, so many parents who need help don’t get it. Why? Although addiction is recognized as a chronic disease of the brain, many who use substances, who desperately need help, are still judged or condemned. Parents, in particular, are vulnerable to […]