Most people understand that addiction is destructive, but many struggle to understand why recovery is rarely a straight line. It is common knowledge that addiction damages health, relationships, finances, careers, families, and often a person’s sense of self. Addiction does not discriminate. What many people struggle to understand is why someone continues drinking when the…
May is here, and with it comes the promise of warmer weather, summer, flowers, horse racing, and Mother’s Day gratitude. Flowers are abundant in May — azaleas blooming in front yards, horses chasing roses, black-eyed Susans, white carnations, and bouquets delivered to celebrate moms everywhere. A universal symbol of beauty, hope, and gratitude, flowers have…
Where Do You Start When a Family Member Is Struggling? There’s a point where things stop feeling “off” and start feeling real—especially when you realize a family member is struggling with addiction. You’ve likely spent days, weeks, maybe even years wondering how much of a problem this really is—versus whether you’re overreacting to someone just…
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