Fatherhood and Addiction Recovery
As a father, your traditional role in the family is to be the protector and the provider. You’re also often expected to provide both financial and emotional support, but knowing how to approach a child who’s struggling with addiction can be difficult....
Motherhood and Addiction Recovery
Being a mother is a tough job. Your children look to you for guidance and daily care. This can be tough to achieve if you’re under stress and struggling with alcohol or drug addiction. In addition, when a parent struggles with addiction, it affects the family as...
How to Live in the Moment
Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a courageous journey filled with challenges . It’s also one rife with profound opportunities for growth and transformation. Studies show that those in recovery who adopt a mindful, present-centered approach to life can...
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction Recovery
Addiction rates are high among individuals with bipolar disorder (BPD), a personality disorder characterized by impulsive behavior and alternating episodes of depression and mania. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) report the prevalence of substance abuse...