Expert interventionist, Dr. Louise Stanger, shares her thoughts on issues that come up when someone calls you up for hel ...
In-depth analysis of alcohol and what it can do to you. Plus, how to treat alcohol withdrawal and alcoholism.
Can addiction be good?
An addiction is something that takes over your life. When treated, addiction can be a blessing in disguise...but there a ...
Addiction recovery and anxiety: The roots of recovery
How do you process anxiety in addiction recovery? Addiction is a disease of obsession, compulsion and wrong thinking. On ...
Addiction recovery and spiritual awakening: The roots of recovery
In order to become strong recovering people, we must first establish a connection with something more powerful than ours ...
Beyond fear and addiction: 5 ways to deal with fear in recovery
Is fear holding you back in recovery? Here's how you can get moving in the right direction. Five (5) steps to overcoming ...
Top 5 Al-Anon alternatives
Al-Anon just doesn't work for everyone who is close to an addict or alcoholic. What are some alternatives? We explore he ...
My parent is an alcoholic: What can I do?
What can you do when you have a parent who has a problem with alcohol? We review some practical tips for children of alc ...
What is a Change Analysis?
The purpose of a Change Analysis in substance abuse treatment is to try to open up an honest conversation about what is ...
Co-addiction meets codependency
When a person supports, enables, becomes addicted to, and/or loves an addict, they are making a choice on a subconscious ...
Growing up in an alcoholic family: Coping and treatment
Alcoholism affects entire families, not just a single individual. So what are some common traits of children of alcoholi ...