The Importance of Gratitude in Recovery
Recovery is a process, and getting through that process can take time. You may become frustrated with your level of progress and the effort that recovery takes, which is why it is important to remember to be grateful. Gratitude in recovery is an anchor that keeps you focused on what you have done and the […]
Your Guide to Child Substance Abuse
Learning that your child is using drugs or alcohol can make everything feel urgent at once. You may be scared, angry, or wondering how long it has been happening and what you should have noticed sooner. The first step is not figuring out who to blame. You need a clearer picture of what your child […]
What are Signs of Enabling Behavior?
When someone you love is struggling with drugs or alcohol, it is natural to want to help. You may lend money, call their employer, cover a bill, explain away their behavior, or take over something they were supposed to handle. Those choices often come from fear, love, or exhaustion. The problem starts when helping turns […]
What is Experiential Therapy?
Not everyone does their best work in therapy by sitting in a chair and talking for an hour. Some people find it easier to recognize what they are feeling when they are doing something, reacting in the moment, or working through an experience with a therapist. That is where experiential therapy comes in. It uses […]
What is a High-Functioning Alcoholic?
You can have a serious problem with alcohol and still show up to work every day, pay your bills, take care of your family, and look completely fine to the people around you. That is usually what people mean by a high-functioning alcoholic. It is not a formal diagnosis. Clinicians use the term alcohol use […]
Your Guide to CBD Oil and Addiction
CBD is everywhere now. You can buy oils, gummies, drinks, creams, and capsules without going anywhere near a marijuana dispensary. That can make CBD seem harmless, especially if the label mentions sleep, stress, or pain. If you are in recovery, though, the question is a little different. You may be wondering whether CBD can become […]
Your Guide to Addiction Co-Occurring Disorders
Addiction does not always show up on its own. You may be trying to stop drinking while also dealing with depression. Maybe anxiety is one of the main reasons you started using drugs in the first place. You might have trauma symptoms that get worse when you are sober. When a substance use disorder and […]
What You Should Know About Kids’ Group Therapy
Children notice when addiction changes things at home. They notice when a parent misses dinner, sleeps through the afternoon, becomes unpredictable, or promises something and does not follow through. Even younger kids may know that something feels different without knowing why. Some children get angry. Others become quiet or anxious. A child might also start […]
What Is “Detaching With Love”?
When someone you love has an addiction, you can end up spending a lot of time trying to stop bad things from happening. You may pay bills they ignored, make excuses for missed work, pick them up when they have been drinking, or lie awake waiting for them to come home. You might tell yourself […]
What’s the Difference Between a Caretaker and a Caregiver?
When someone you love has an addiction, helping can slowly turn into doing everything for them. Maybe you pay bills they forgot about. You call their job when they miss work. You clean up after another bad night or make excuses to other family members. At first, that can feel like support. After a while, […]