Chances are good that you know someone who’s recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) and could benefit from your support. Maybe they’re a close family member or friend, or maybe it’s someone you don’t know as well. According to a national survey in 2019, 20.4 million Americans had experienced a substance...
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Lifestyle Changes in Recovery: Rebuilding Family Relationships
Addiction Hurt My Family. What Do I Do? In times of distress, family members typically band together to overcome hardships. Therefore, when addiction tries to abduct a loved one, it can take a village to keep them safe. This article discusses addiction, its effect on family members, and how...
Support: Loving an Addict without Enabling
When you love an addict – whether it is your spouse, family member or friend – it’s only natural to want to help. But how do you draw the line between supporting and enabling? This can result in a multitude of feelings – hurt, sadness, despair, anger – but...
Family Day: 6 Ideas for Sober Family Fun
After dealing with the challenges of addiction and braving the journey to recovery, it’s heartening to think life has new possibilities. This is important for you to remember each day as you choose sobriety. It’s also a necessary component for rebuilding the bonds between you and the people you...