FAMILY RESOURCES
Tips For Dealing With a Loved One Trying to Get Out of Going to Rehab
One of the most frustrating things about dealing with a loved one that has an addiction is the denial that occurs.
Why Parents Need to Talk to Their Kids About Drugs
While talking to your children about drugs sounds about as enjoyable as listening to nails on a chalkboard it is something every parent must face…
The Holidays Are Over, Now There Is No Excuse
Many people hold off going to treatment in November and December because of the holiday season. They rationalize putting off getting help by telling themselves that they do not want to miss out on family time and special moments.
How to Support a Friend Who Just Got Out of Rehab
When a person finishes up addiction treatment they can have a difficult time readjusting to their new life. Many people mistakenly believe that all of the work happens during time spent in rehab. While there is a lot of self-reflection and growth that occurs during the addiction treatment process this is only the very beginning of starting a life of recovery.
What to Do After a Loved One Overdoses
It is nearly impossible to track the total amount of nonfatal drug overdoses because oftentimes they go unreported. There are countless people who have had multiple overdoses over the course of their lifetime. So what are the steps that a person should take if their loved one has overdosed on drugs or alcohol?
A New Year Is a Great Time to Overcome Addiction
As one year draws to an end and a new one is ready to begin we often start to look back at the things we have accomplished and think about what we would still like to achieve. For many people it is a time of personal reflection and inspiration for growth, for others, it can be a somber reminder of too many things left undone.
The Children’s Show Sesame Street Addresses Addiction
Many children across the United States are growing up with parents who are struggling with addiction problems. The Sesame Street in Communities online project has introduced a new character to help address this issue.
How Addiction Changes Priorities
Without realizing it, a person can quickly slide into the lifestyle of addiction. The scary thing is that sometimes people will not see what is really happening until it’s too late. One of the many unfortunate side effects of addiction is that it changes a person’s priorities—and not for the better.
How to Get The Most Out of Addiction Rehab
No one envisions going to rehab as one of their life goals. It is something that happens when a person is going through something particularly difficult.
How to Support A Loved One While They Are Going through Rehab
Going through residential addiction treatment is not an easy task for a number of reasons. It is hard to be away from home for an extended period of time and it is difficult learning how to navigate life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Add to that the task of working on the problems that were avoided for a long time and let’s just say that, although worthwhile, it can be a challenge.
