Summer Fun – Are You A Casual Drinker or An Alcoholic?
Ah, summertime – the months where we kick back and enjoy the bounty of the great outdoors. With Memorial Day weekend, the Fourth of July, county fairs, high school reunions, backyard barbecues, there are endless opportunities to drink alcohol. With all of the merriment and fun, how do you know if you’re developing an alcohol . . . . Continue Reading
Staying Sober When Your Family Doesn’t Understand
Your family may mean well, but a family that doesn’t really understand addiction can do more harm than good. Drug and alcohol addiction is so complex that many people don’t grasp the whole picture right away. Or, a family that can’t understand it might be entrenched in their own addictions and mental health issues. It . . . . Continue Reading
Moms With Drug Addictions Get Help at Drug Rehab
Motherhood is a complex job with huge responsibility. I even saw an article describing a “job description” and the appropriate salary as compared to a variety of paid jobs. No matter what your job, it’s very difficult to do when you are addicted to drugs. Motherhood Job Is Tough With Drug Addiction Just imagine that . . . . Continue Reading
Serious Problems With Relationships and Addiction
Women with addictions usually experience a lot of emotional pain and turmoil before they turn to drugs and alcohol. Addiction in women usually forms along an emotional pathway. When the emotions get out of control or too intense to handle, these women use drugs and alcohol to cope. Turbulent relationships can be part of this . . . . Continue Reading
Drugs and Alcohol Hard On Your Health
Normal aches and strains of a slowly aging body are hard enough to deal with. It gets a lot harder when you have an alcohol or drug addiction. If you feel like you aren’t in good shape like you used to be, just imagine what your body feels like when it’s ravaged with toxic chemicals . . . . Continue Reading
Depression and Alcohol Give You More of the Same
A woman with an alcohol addiction usually thinks only a short time ahead from the present moment. Addiction keeps you focused on what you want now and how you are going to get it. It’s often said that living in the “here and now” is a great thing, but not at the expense of common . . . . Continue Reading
Drinking Alcohol Because You Need It
You’re out for a night with friends. You used to enjoy it more, but lately you’ve fallen into a depression and anxiety. Life’s handed you some real difficulties and you haven’t coped well. You’ve eaten a lot for emotional reasons and gained several pounds the last few months. Tonight you vowed to just “get over . . . . Continue Reading
Drug Addiction and Emotional Boundaries
When you have a drug addiction, you deal with a lot of emotions. Emotions are in charge, which is like saying that your kids are in charge at home. Not a great idea in either situation! Too much chaos, not much direction, and too much responsibility for people or functions that aren’t really capable. When . . . . Continue Reading
Your Choices Affect Your Drug Addiction Journey
Starting drug treatment can feel like jumping across the Grand Canyon. When you finally make the choice to go, you surrender a part of you. But that’s precisely the part that lets things happen. It seems so odd that to start being healthy you have to give in. And that takes a huge leap of . . . . Continue Reading
Drug Rehab Not Easy To Change And Let Go
Drug rehab can give you a chance to really turn your life around. But it is hard work. It’s not easy for many reasons, and one of the toughest is letting go of old habits. If you are considering drug rehab, are you ready to let go of your addiction identity and lifestyle? Drug Rehab . . . . Continue Reading