Substance addiction often brings a range of devastations to family life. If you are married, it is most likely that this significant relationship has suffered lots of damage. While addiction can surely take a heavy toll on a marriage relationship, treatment and recovery are also the time when you need to invest extra efforts in […]
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If you have a loved one going through addiction recovery, you have some work ahead of you to learn how best to support them. Without education, your efforts to show support may be ineffective at best and counterproductive at worst. Learning about how addiction forms and what it takes to maintain recovery can benefit you
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Addiction is often considered a family disease. What does that mean? Parental addiction and intergenerational trauma can expose children or youth to these problems. These circumstances can put them at a higher risk of developing substance use and dependence later in life. When family issues are the root causes of addiction, family therapy is necessary
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You may have heard that the relapse rate among people in addiction recovery is relatively high. Research shows that about two-thirds of recovering individuals relapse after completing initial treatment. This may seem disheartening to hear if you are supporting a loved one going through rehab and recovery. However, relapse is often part of the journey.
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Substance addiction and domestic violence are closely related. The lines of causality go both ways. A history of abuse in the family may precondition people to use and abuse substances. Similarly, addiction may increase the likelihood of violent behaviors in the home. Often, these two maladaptive behaviors form a vicious cycle that is hard to
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You may have heard that people in recovery may develop non-substance-related addictions, such as sugar and social media addiction. Have you heard of “love addiction” or “relationship addiction”? These terms describe an unhealthy compulsion to prioritize a relationship with a significant other. It is also known as co-dependency. Why Prioritizing a Relationship During Recovery Can
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Finding ways to connect with others is essential to the addiction recovery process. However, sober socializing can sometimes be challenging for individuals who have struggled with drug or alcohol addiction. Read on to discover eight benefits of sober socializing to help you move past those challenges to make the most of recovery. #1. Sobriety Makes
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Are you concerned about relationship setbacks during recovery? Even with good interpersonal skills, you should think twice about who to hang out with after treatment. Besides individuals who use substances, there is another group of people to avoid: toxic personalities. What Kinds of People Are “Toxic”? The word “toxic” has become widely used. Although it
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Rebuilding or building new relationships in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) can be challenging. Relationships with peers can often enhance your life in recovery and help you stay on the path to sober living. When it comes to romantic relationships, however, you may need to think carefully. There is always the risk that managing
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Parents in recovery must face the challenge of recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) while raising their children to have a happy, healthy, and substance-free future. If this were not enough, they also need to help heal the family system, which has been impacted by addiction. Recovery is also an opportunity for parents to launch
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