Struggling with how to tell a spouse you are facing addiction?We explain how to make the conversation more comfortable. More here.
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Here’s What Parents Should Know About Teen Crack Cocaine Use
Causes of Teen Crack Cocaine Use As teens slowly approach adulthood, most of them are exploring and learning more about themselves. While there are many teens who choose to cultivate a sense of self in healthy ways, others decide to experiment and test their boundaries by engaging in risky activities, such as crack cocaine use.… Continue reading Here’s What Parents Should Know About Teen Crack Cocaine Use
A New Addiction Intervention Book: INTERVIEW with Dr. Louise Stanger
Addiction and Families Addiction affects an estimated one in three American families. So, how do these families get help? Some struggle along on their own. Other families seek help directly treatment providers: detox clinics, psychotherapists, addiction treatment centers, or addiction counselors. Still other families are just lost. Still, there is one group of professionals that… Continue reading A New Addiction Intervention Book: INTERVIEW with Dr. Louise Stanger
The Secret of Talking to Your Addicted Sibling (Brother or Sister)
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Just one family member with a drinking or drug problem can bring imbalance to the entire group. And if you’ve offered help, your brother or sister may have refused it because they still don’t believe they have a problem. This article reviews ways to improve your approach to convince your sibling to get into… Continue reading The Secret of Talking to Your Addicted Sibling (Brother or Sister)
Family Addiction Intervention | Why an Invitation Is Always Best
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: DO NOT ambush a loved one in an intervention. It will end with resentment. Instead, consider an explicit invitation. Here is how and why. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 10 minutes or less. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What Is a Family Intervention? Why Use the Invitational Method? How Invitational Interventions Work How to Do an Intervention… Continue reading Family Addiction Intervention | Why an Invitation Is Always Best
The Secret Of Relating To Your Addicted Son Or Daughter
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: To related to an addicted child, you need to show love and compassion without enabling. This article explores many issues that parents go through when a son or daughter experiences addiction. We outline where to go for help, what to avoid, and how to generally get through the difficult time. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 5-10… Continue reading The Secret Of Relating To Your Addicted Son Or Daughter
Taking Care of an Addict? 5 Tips to Love Yourself First
This article is short on purpose. The tips herein are straight from experience. And, the advice offered is practical and straight forward. If you have any questions, or would like to chat with the author, please send us a comment at the end of the page. Amanda extends her compassion to our readers, and often… Continue reading Taking Care of an Addict? 5 Tips to Love Yourself First
How Can I Explain Pill Addiction to My Child?
Addiction is Medical! Dealing with pill addiction? Are you looking for a way to explain it to your child or a family member? There is a medical way to explain to loved ones how you are dealing with health difficulties such as addiction. But in order to talk about addiction, you must understand it first.… Continue reading How Can I Explain Pill Addiction to My Child?
