Reaching the point where you or a loved one is ready to seek help for addiction is no small moment. It takes immense courage, vulnerability, and hope. Often, it comes after a long and difficult journey. Choosing the next step can feel overwhelming. But here is the truth: recovery is not only possible, it can […]
The Role of Sleep in Healing Recovery is more than just breaking free from substance dependence—it’s about restoring balance to the body and mind. Sleep is one of the most powerful yet often overlooked aspects of this healing process. Addiction can severely disrupt natural sleep cycles, leaving individuals struggling with insomnia, restlessness, and chronic fatigue.
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How to Talk to Your Child About a Parent’s Addiction Growing up in a family in which a member is addicted to alcohol or drugs , can be chaotic and scary to a chid. Witnessing the fights and the tears between the parents and the displaced anger they are inflicted upon many times makes them
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The need to “fit in” is a universal human trait – most youths do several things-dress alike keep up with the trends, etc; some of them being drinking and smoking cigarettes- like a “rite of passage” and lo! It is an entry into the world of parties –being part of, etc. the shy gangly adolescent
In Life we usually connect with about 5 different types of interpersonal communication – Verbal, Non Verbal – gestures, expressions, body language, written and visual. When any substance use reaches the stage of addiction, the communication of the person addicted to the alcohol/drugs with himself/herself and with those around him especially family, friends, and co-workers
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