Will a 12 Step Program Work for Me?
Focused Treatment Options Getting Sober in a 12 Step Program When it comes to effectively treating drug and alcohol addiction, there are many potential options to choose from. Some people choose to commit ...
Using FMLA for Drug Rehab
How to Attend Treatment When You Have a Job Taking a Leave of Absence for Rehab Making the decision to go to drug rehab is not always easy. There are many factors to ...
What Do I Do if I Find My Teenager’s Drug Paraphernalia?
Tips for Talking About Drug Use Plus a Parent's Guide to Drug Paraphernalia Raising a child is no small feat. Regardless of how many self-help books you read on the joys of parenting, ...
What is an Enabler?
How to Help an Addict What is Enabling & How Can I Avoid It? What is an enabler? An enabler is a person who (either intentionally or inadvertently) contributes to the exacerbation of ...
How to Choose a Drug Rehab That Is Right For You
Overcoming Drug Addiction Developing a drug addiction can happen to anyone - addiction does not discriminate, and it is not a matter of weak moral standing, a lack of willpower or a flawed character. ...
Confronting Character Flaws in Recovery
Humans are flawed by default. At the very least, each of us has several minor character flaws and a few major ones. For most people, our major flaws will cause the most trouble. When ...
How Gratitude Lists Help Alcohol Addiction Recovery
When it comes to addiction recovery, there are innumerable things to be grateful for. At the top of list, of course is sobriety. Getting sober is no small feat, and staying sober (at least ...
What are the Long Term Effects of Alcohol Abuse?
Alcohol is by far the most widely accepted and frequently used chemical substance in the world. For many, drinking is a part of day-to-day life - having a glass of wine at the end ...
Study Report: How Alcoholics Anonymous and Other 12‐step Programs Lead To Successful Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
Does Alcoholics Anonymous Really Work? A new study recently published by the Cochrane Library dove deep into evidence surrounding the effectiveness of 12-step programs in helping alcoholics and addicts maintain long-term sobriety. For years, ...
Important Alcohol and Alcoholism Addiction Facts and Statistics
Because of this, those that are actually struggling with alcohol abuse or addiction might have a difficult time discerning whether or not their problem is serious and requires professional care. Alcohol addiction is both ...
