Casual Use Can Lead to Drug and Alcohol Abuse For many people, what starts as casual use can lead to drug and alcohol abuse. It may seem unfair — as others may be able to casually use drugs or alcohol without the loss of control. And while the causes of addiction are not entirely known, … Continued
How to Plan a Successful Intervention What can you do when someone you love is abusing alcohol or drugs? At first, you may just want to wish the problem away. But addiction is a chronic and progressive disease, and doing nothing can be a dangerous decision. For many, confronting the problem means confronting an addicted … Continued
We Only Have to Change One Thing: Everything! “If I stop drinking and using drugs, life will be dull and boring.” “Without drinking, I will have nothing to do at parties.” “What will happen to me if I stop getting high? I won’t know what to do…” These are all valid concerns for anyone considering … Continued
Addiction and Codependency: Breaking the Cycle of Enabling Drug and alcohol addiction affects the addict and everyone around them. It’s this circle of influence that plays a key role in either enabling the drug or alcohol addiction, or encouraging recovery. That’s why it is crucial to understand the fine line between encouraging your loved one … Continued