Living with an alcoholic doesn’t necessarily mean your loved one is still drinking. While the term can describe someone who actively drinks, you might be living with a husband, wife, or parent who is a recovering addict. Your loved one might be on the road to recovery. And if this is the case, you’re likely […]
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We all want to help our loved ones if they’re stuck in a bad place. But how can you help them if you don’t know how to tell if someone is on drugs? Addicts are excellent at hiding their substance abuse. Regardless of what drug they’re on, some tell-tale signs exist. Remaining observant will assist
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Addiction is difficult to overcome, but what should you do when a loved one refuses to seek help? They’re continuing down the same path, and you have a good idea of where it’ll lead if they’re left alone. Knowing how to get someone into rehab against their will can be the difference between getting treatment
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Understanding how to stage an intervention is crucial when you’re close with someone addicted to drugs or alcohol. While you might feel helpless as you watch them continue with substance abuse, this feeling of helplessness will dissipate upon learning how to do an intervention. You’re nervous about your loved one’s addiction, and you want them
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Co-occurring substance use and mental disorders are more common than most people think. During the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions’ (NESARC) conducting of the most extensive study of co-occurring disorders in history, they found that around 20 percent of all people in the general population who have a current substance use disorder
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