Author name: Dr. Sujatha Nair

The word “relapse” can feel heavy. For many, it carries the weight of shame, guilt, and disappointment not just from within, but often from those around them. It’s easy to equate relapse with failure, to see it as a sign that all the effort, all the progress, has been lost.But what if that isn’t true?What

Addiction doesn’t just affect one person—it affects an entire family. It reshapes relationships, creates emotional distance, and often leaves loved ones feeling helpless. But just as addiction disrupts families, recovery has the power to heal them. Supporting a loved one in recovery is a journey that requires patience, understanding, and balance. Families can play a

A person under the influence of a substance may sometimes behave in a manner that resembles psychiatric illnesses like bipolar disorder or psychosis. During withdrawal, hallucinations and delusions can further reinforce this appearance. Many individuals struggling with addiction have been misdiagnosed as manic depressive, bipolar, psychotic, or schizophrenic and have been prescribed psychiatric medications. Due