The Do’s and Don’ts of Supporting a Loved One with Substance Abuse (Part 3)
Your loved one is back from her addiction recovery program, but that does not mean that she is cured.
Most professionals in the addiction recovery community agree that there is no cure for addiction. Still, studies seem to show that each year of sobriety makes relapse less likely. Of those in their first year of sobriety, two out of every three people will relapse. (more…)
Family and friends have tremendous potential to benefit the health of their loved ones.
When you are faced with addiction, it’s normal to feel out of control.
Oftentimes, people entering addiction recovery programs have already fallen short of their personal standards.
Can you explain this gap in your employment history?
You know them inside and out. They are a good person, someone you love and respect.
Alcohol effects on the body are numerous because it is quickly absorbed and affects all parts of the body.
When I began recovery from alcoholism, I didn’t realize I would need to let go of old beliefs about life. But learning to let go has actually been one of the biggest benefits of working a 12-step program.