How to Free Yourself From a Codependent Relationship With An Addict Are you in a codependent relationship with an addict? You may have heard about codependency, but what is it? In a nutshell, a codependent relationship is an addictive relationship where instead of being addicted to a substance, you are addicted to trying to “fix” […]
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High Functioning Alcoholics Functioning Among Us It is fairly easy to point out the people in your group of friends or family that drink too much. In fact, most people stereotype alcoholics as people that can’t control their lives, along with their drinking. They see alcoholics as people who can’t hold a job, can’t manage
How to Diagnose Alcoholism On Your Loved One Have you ever wondered how to diagnose alcoholism? A doctor will typically perform a blood alcohol test and then interview the patient about drinking behavior. Non-alcoholics generally stop drinking before they become impaired. Alcoholics keep drinking until significant impairment occurs. The impairment then has consequences such as:
Arranging an intervention for a loved one can be complicated. You may be worried about the individual’s reaction to the situation, but it is important to confront a loved one about his or her substance abuse. Although it can seem like a bad idea to trick a loved one into an intervention, it can also
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The relationship between a parent and child is one that changes and evolves throughout the years. During childhood, it may feel as though a mother or father can do no wrong. As the years progress, however, it can be difficult to realize the problems that our own parents face — especially if one of those
If you or a loved one is abusing drugs, it is natural to feel frustrated that it is not possible to simply quit cold turkey. Even with drug rehabilitation treatment, relapse may still occur. It is easy to assume that individuals who abuse drugs lack moral principles or the willpower to stop and that all
Holding an intervention for a loved one who has history of abusing drugs or alcohol is often the push he or she needs to seek help for addiction. Interventions require preparation on behalf of all participants — especially those who will be making a statement during the meeting. Saying the right words in the midst
One of the hardest parts of giving up drugs or alcohol can be the feeling of total aloneness. Even those with close friends and family often find that their loved ones cannot understand the difficulties of their road to recovery. Fortunately, support groups provide a place to share experiences with others following similar journeys. Engaging
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Mother Uses 7 Year Old Daughter To Sell Drugs Is Caught In An Undercover Sting A mother uses 7 year old daughter to sell drugs. Now that is an alarming title. Sadly, this is a true story. The mother, Silvia Palacios Tijerina, is in the Waller County jail. She is being charged with child
When a loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, it impacts the lives of every member of the family. Even though it may seem that the primary effects are related to the emotions, there are physical ways that the addiction of a loved one may impact your life and the lives of any other
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Tallulah Willis Leaves Rehab and Continues Outpatient Treatment The youngest daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, Tallulah Willis leaves rehab after 6 weeks at The Meadows. The Meadows is a treatment facility located in Arizona. Tallulah is now continuing outpatient treatment. Tallulah went into rehab from alcohol and drugs, but there was more to that
When you or a loved one is seeking treatment for an addiction or when there are signs of a problem, it may be necessary to consider the possibility of a mental health disorder. Although a mental health disorder is not always a contributing factors to an addiction, it is a common factor that may be
