If someone you love is battling an addiction, it can be painful to watch, as the choices they make hurt friends, family, and even the future. While the ultimate decision to get help rests in the hands of the addicted individual, you can help make that choice easier by planning a successful
11 Tips to a Successful Intervention
How to Recognize a Relapse
In a perfect world, we could all stay on the path to sobriety. I wish more than anything it was that easy. Life is a roller-coaster ride, and the ups and downs are plenty. Every morning when I wake up, I have a choice of how I will live my life that day. Knowing this gives me the power to get
Divorce and Parental Alienation Syndrome
When adults decide to terminate a marriage, it is most often an emotional and difficult time. This is particularly true when there are children involved, even if the separation is an amicable one. For children, the separation of parents can leave them with feelings of fear, sadness, anger, and
Cocaine Use & the Effects on the Body
Many people, regardless as to whether or not they are addicts, often question: how does cocaine affect the body? How Does Cocaine Affect the Body Cocaine is a powerful and extremely addictive drug used for its stimulant and euphorigenic properties. Derived from coca leaves, cocaine is generally
Teen Alcohol Abuse Resource Guide
Teens use alcohol for a number of reasons. Peer pressure, experimentation, and the urge to fit in all play major roles in why you might choose to drink while underage. This is why it is more important than ever for you to have a teen alcohol abuse guide at your availability to help you understand
Effects of Alcohol Use on the Underage Body
Adolescence is a time when the brain and body go through many major changes, as they do not develop fully until the mid-20s. Studies show that the areas of the brain that control decision-making, judgment, impulse control, planning, memory, and motor coordination develop during adolescence. The
Tips for Fostering a Healthy Sober Relationship
Becoming sober is one of the hardest things an addict can achieve. Every step of every day is a new challenge as you analyze and determine how to react in every situation. Some days are easier than others, but I know having strong people there for support on the hard days was critical on my road to
Mindfulness-based Relapse Prevention
The name Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) comes from the Addictive Behaviors Research Center at the University of Washington, which supports individuals in recovery from addictive behaviors (Bowen, Chawla and Marlatt, 2010). The name is new, but the practice of vipassana meditation, the
The Sobering Truth Behind St. Patrick’s Day
Americans spend $245 million on booze in the name of St. Patrick's Day, but this wasn't always that way. Here is the sobering truth behind St. Patrick's Day. The Truth Behind St. Patrick's Day If you find yourself among the millions of American’s out on St. Patty’s day, you will see a ton of
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