When you think about it, drug codepedency with a significant other sounds kind of romantic, doesn’t it? Two addicts are locked in this intense relationship…
Reality check: dual diagnosis is extremely common. Unfortunately, many people are afraid to address their addiction or the fact that they may have a mental…
Violent tugging from the back of the throat. Eyes burning with the threat of tears. Two young children stare with doe eyes as they try to process…
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., genetics make up 50% of the risk for addiction. It is proven that genetics play…
“Dear Mom, Your addiction still affects me . . .” Addicts are usually so absorbed by their disease that they don’t realize their loved ones are…
Ask any person over the age of 50 what accomplishment they’re most proud of, and you can bet that many of them will smile and…
“Heroin addict” sounds pretty scary to the average parent. US culture inundates us with the idea that heroin is the ultimate bad drug that only…
There are few things that raise the heart to the throat quicker than being confronted with your loved one’s private suffering. Those hidden bottles you…
To my loving family, I’m so sorry. I messed up and I didn’t realize it until now. The pain, agony you must be in…it’s my…
If you’ve been addicted for quite some time, your children might have figured it out already. They might know something isn’t right in the house,…