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If you or someone you know has been drinking more during the global pandemic, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 crisis has created challenges for many people, which has caused some to turn to alcohol as a way of coping. Increased Alcohol Consumption During the Pandemic There are several indicators that alcohol consumption has been on…
Reaching out to a treatment center is the first step in recovery. Yet, many Americans do not reach out for help because they haven’t fully realized how severe their addiction is. A 2016 study published revealed that approximately 19.9 million American adults needed substance use treatment over the previous year. Of this group, only 10.8% received help…
Few things in life are as heartbreaking as watching a friend or loved one cope with a serious substance use problem. Chances are, you’ve invested a lot of time, energy and tears in trying to make them stop. Has anything been successful? If the answer is no, you may be tempted to give up. After…
Friends and family members play a vital role in helping a loved one in recovery. It’s critical to offer love and support to the person in recovery and plan ways to help them stay on track. As the spouse, friend or family member of a person in recovery, you may feel excited to start a…
Are hard liquors more dangerous than other alcoholic drinks? Fundamentally, alcohol is the same, whether it’s found in hard liquor or beer. Alcoholic beverages all contain the recreational drug ethanol. The problem with hard liquor is that it’s much stronger than beer. A bottle of liquor can have nearly 40% more alcohol by volume than a…
When a loved has faced a traumatic event, all you want to do is take their pain away. Car accidents, sexual assault and military service are just a few experiences that can leave a lasting mark on your loved one’s life. They may be struggling to cope in the aftermath of what they’ve been through.…
For many people, it’s completely normal to visit the pharmacy and fill a prescription. But when a loved one misuses their prescription drugs, this simple act puts them at risk. The abuse of medications is a growing issue across the country, and opioid overdose is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. It’s…
Addiction can put a strain on the relationship between a father and his child. When your dad’s a gambling addict, it’s not uncommon for him to ask for large sums of money that he never repays. You may witness your parents’ marriage fall apart because of his addiction. He may be chronically unemployed because he doesn’t…
Most moms can find joy in giving their children the love and attention they need to thrive. Substances like cocaine change all of that. Even when she’s not actively using the drug, cocaine addiction can impacts a mom’s ability to respond to her child’s needs. In fact, the act of mothering becomes less rewarding in…
It can be difficult to understand a loved one struggling with methamphetamine addiction. Why would they risk everything they have and everyone they love for a drug with known long-term negative effects? Meth is incredibly addictive, and few people realize that trying it once can be all it takes to begin a cycle of misuse.…
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