Grieving the loss of addiction
As an addict in recovery, you may not expect to actually grieve for your addiction – but you likely will. And you will be grieving for...
What’s The Problem: Why Drugs or Alcohol Become the Solution?
Although every addict is different in some way or another, all addicts have two things in common. The first is that they have an...
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Affects the Whole Family
Recent research into the treatment of addiction points to the fact that as addiction is a disease that affects the whole family, the...
Keep Your Kids Safe from Substance Abuse in the New School Year
Millions of underage teens around the world abuse alcohol and drugs each year. Make sure your teen isn’t one of them. Back-to-school...
Signs your Loved One is Hiding a Prescription Drug Addiction
Prescription drug abuse is so common, many people become addicted before they even realize they have a problem. With its high potential...
Making Relaxation a Part of Recovery
You’re moving through your steps, talking to your counsellor and attending meetings—but how much are you really taking care of you?...
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Affects the Whole Family
Recent research into the treatment of addiction points to the fact that as addiction is a disease that affects the whole family, the...
10 Daily Practices for Successful Addiction Recovery
Especially in early addiction recovery, getting into some type of daily routine can be very beneficial to staying sober long-term. For...
Signs that You May be a High-Functioning Alcoholic
Many people who drink more than just occasionally could be classified as high-functioning alcoholics — and most of them are totally...
I am the Parent of a Drug Addict: does that Mean I Am a Failure?
Is your son or daughter a drug addict? It is easy to feel like a failure, but you must realise that it is not your fault! Follow these...
