Even though there are millions of individuals struggling with addiction, there are many more loved ones suffering right along with them. One of the areas tha...

Communication and relationships are two of the most important areas of our lives. When an individual is struggling with addiction, these two areas are highly...

What is emotional sobriety? Even though the term “sobriety” is being commonly used in society, the distinction between physical sobriety and emotional sobrie...

Understanding addiction as a family disease implies that entire family should pursue treatment. Understanding the disease model is crucial to reduce blame tow...

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 27 million Americans, or 10.2% of the American population over the age of 12 r...

What is stigma? Facing and overcoming stigma is one of the major challenges for those who have addiction. Stigma is a discrediting negative attitude imposed ...

When an individual struggles with addiction, family members describe feeling fearful, confused and helpless. For loved ones, it is important to know the sign...