Addiction and Homelessness Some homeless people are addicts and some addicts are homeless. But, what exactly is the link between the two? Do all homeless people become…
Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley, Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston… What do these musicians have in common? They died from overdose. There is a…
An intervention is something you should take seriously. It should be a planned event, and something you researched a lot about. Hiring an interventionist is a great…
What’s the Difference? Inpatient refers to patients that are admitted to a rehabilitation center. They do on-site groups, meetings, follow-ups, counseling, and look after you and your…
1. We are Enablers It’s hard to grasp, I know. We love our children so much and would do anything for them. But, that’s the…
Rehab is a sensitive subject when it comes to the addict and their decision to go or not. It can also be a very emotional situation…
Let’s say it together: Requiem for a Dream got it wrong. This film, made by the director of Black Swan, is a pretty intense tragedy…
Knowing the difference between supporting and enabling an addict is important. You want to do everything you can to help them, but you don’t want to…
When a friend tells you about their addiction, your brain will probably do some flips of confusion in your head. “What do I do? How do I…
Coming to terms with addiction is a hard thing to deal with. Are you going to get treatment? Are you going to tell your friends…