When someone you love is wrestling with addiction, it’s natural to want to fix, protect, or smooth the chaos. But good intentions can quietly turn into patterns that make recovery harder — for them and for you. This guide explains what co-dependency is, how it shows up in families, and practical steps you can take […]
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Addiction Is a Family Disease Addiction doesn’t happen in isolation—it ripples through families, affecting relationships, trust, emotions, and even health. When one person becomes dependent on alcohol or drugs, the entire family system unconsciously reorganizes around that addiction.This shared pain is what makes experts call addiction a “family disease.” Each family member—parent, spouse, sibling, or
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Understanding Prescribed Drug Addiction Addiction to alcohol and illicit drugs has always been spoken about, prescribed medication has remained silent, but it is also a frontline addiction. Addiction to prescription drugs is on the rise in India and across the world. There are drugs to sleep, there are drugs to wake up, there are drugs
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Introduction Change is never easy. Whether it is giving up alcohol, breaking free from a harmful habit, or simply making healthier choices, the real challenge often lies in sustaining the motivation to follow through. Traditional therapies focus on teaching coping skills, building awareness, or restructuring thought patterns. But what if the biggest missing piece is
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Introduction Addiction is more than a habit—it is a serious health condition that affects the brain, body, and overall well-being. People struggling with addiction often face both immediate and long-term health consequences, ranging from minor disruptions in daily life to severe, life-threatening conditions. Understanding the effects of addiction on health is crucial not only for
Introduction Benzodiazepines are a class of central nervous system depressant drugs. They were discovered in the 1950s and were said to be useful and safe in the treatment of anxiety, depression, insomnia, etc. Problems with the use of the drug like those of dependency, abuse, misuse and addiction came to the fore in the 1980s.When
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Motivational Interviewing, or MI, is a client-centered counseling approach that helps individuals resolve ambivalence and build motivation for change. Unlike traditional directive methods, MI focuses on collaboration, empathy, and respect for the client’s autonomy. Counselors act as guides, helping clients explore their thoughts and feelings while discovering personal reasons to change. Rooted in the work
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In the journey of addiction recovery, silence can often feel heavier than words. When emotions overwhelm and thoughts spiral, journaling becomes a safe space to release, reflect, and rebuild At Anatta Humanversity, where recovery is nurtured through a mind body soul approach, writing is more than a habit; it is therapy on paper. Addiction often
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What began as a so-called “harmless sedative” in the 1960s has today become one of the most dangerous illegal drugs in the world. Known as Mandrax, this substance has destroyed countless lives, families, and futures. At Anatta Humanversity, we see firsthand how something once prescribed for sleep can spiral into a devastating dependency. Mandrax, or
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Meth addiction doesn’t just damage the body—it devastates relationships, careers, and self-worth. But the real question remains: is meth physically addictive, or only psychological? In truth, meth addiction is both. The drug hijacks the brain’s reward system, rewires thinking, and destroys emotional stability while also causing painful physical dependence. Recognizing the crystal meth addiction symptoms
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