Confronting a loved one about their addiction can be scary. Interventions, popularized by reality TV, are common approaches to drawing boundaries with a loved one who is addicted or a last-ditch effort to get someone into a treatment program. However, like anything...
The stereotype of an angry drunk is almost ubiquitous in society. If you’re struggling with alcohol addiction and anger issues, or if you’re worried about a loved one who becomes angry when they drink, you aren’t alone. There are treatment options...
Research into the nature of drug and alcohol addiction has grown tremendously. The science behind addiction has shifted quite a bit in the last century, and it’s now seen as a disease that many people may have a genetic predisposition to. However, the choice to...
If you have a friend or family member struggling with addiction, you may wonder what it feels like to walk in their shoes. If you’ve never experienced substance addiction, it can be hard to understand what it feels like to be an addict. Loneliness and Isolation...
Withdrawal symptoms vary depending on which kind of addictive substance you’re detoxing from, but overall, most people agree that it feels awful, both physically and emotionally. Many people, especially those who used heavily for a long period of time, report...
Addiction recovery includes dealing with triggers to drink or use. Triggers can be physical, like a craving, or emotional, where an emotional reaction to a life stressor causes a need to drink or get high. Managing triggers and learning healthy coping skills are...
