You are not Alone with Addiction Admitting drug or alcohol abuse has become a problem can be the most difficult step for a person with an addiction or their loved ones....
The Power of Admitting Powerlessness
The First Step toward Addiction Recovery The first step of a 12-step program is to admit that you are powerless over your addiction, and consequently, your life has...
Interventions
What to do when a loved one has a drug or alcohol problem. Perhaps a family member or a friend of yours has a drug problem and you are concerned about them. Maybe you...
Helping Children Understand Addiction
Helping small children understand alcoholism or drug addiction in the family can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there is a wealth of advice to draw upon, especially...
Drug Abuse Myths: Learn the Facts
There are many myths surrounding drug usage and abuse. Debunking these untruths is the first step in understanding how dangerous and widespread the problem of drug...
4 Reasons to Exercise During Addiction Recovery
Exercise can be anything from running to playing ping-pong, washing dishes to ice skating. Many who abuse drugs or alcohol neglect important components of daily health,...
Outgrowing 12-Step Meetings
When and How to Change your Recovery Plan Is there something missing from your group? Have the dynamics of the group changed? Do the meeting times make it difficult to...
Driving Under the Influence: the Dangers of Drugged Driving
When someone mentions driving under the influence, most people automatically think of alcohol, but drugged driving is an equally serious issue that demands more...
Middle School Students in the Middle of Addiction
It may surprise some parents to learn that their children will first encounter drugs when they make the transition from elementary to middle school. In this new...
The Link Between Drug Addiction and Sexual Addiction
Do you Suffer from Drug Addiction or Sex Addiction? Combining Sex & Drugs Can Lead To Addictive Behavior The link between drug addiction and sexual addiction makes...


