What Are Triggers in Addiction? Knowing What to Look Out For
Once you realize that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol, you spend time figuring out how to get sober. After you get sober, then your efforts go toward staying sober. Getting sober and staying sober are two entirely
How to Support a Recovering Alcoholic
It’s difficult to watch someone you love struggle with addiction and alcoholism. You’ve likely spent countless hours wishing and praying for them to find their way to sobriety. However, once they become sober, you may find that you don’t know
Examples of Designer Drugs
Typically when we think of designer items, we think of handbags, shoes, and clothing. We might look for these items to get a certain quality or because of the maker’s reputation. But, what are designer drugs? Designer drugs are the
What Does Someone on Heroin Look Like?
One of the most sinking feelings we can have is to realize that a loved one might be using drugs. Drug use is something that is reported on the news, and it’s hard to think about it happening in our
How To Have the Talk About Alcohol and Drug Use in College
Sending your child off to college may be one of the most stressful times of your parenting life. You’ve spent years teaching and preparing your child for the future, and now the time has come to see if your lessons
The Signs of Anxiety in Teens To Look Out for as a Parent
Being a parent is hard and it can feel even more demanding when our children face difficulties. As parents, we want to fix things for our children and prevent them from struggling too much. The teen years can seem particularly
Helping Your Teen Navigate Peer Pressure and Drugs
Parenting is scary and seems to get scarier as your children get older. Unfortunately there is no true guidebook to follow when it comes to parenting. Every teenager is different and responds differently to rules, guidelines, and just life in
Is Drug Addiction Genetic?
The one thing that is certain about addiction is that it is not entirely understood. Countless hours have been spent in research labs and families, wondering why and how a person becomes addicted to drugs. Is drug addiction genetic? While
What to Do When Your Teen Is Depressed
Being a parent is hard, and being the parent of a teenager can feel even more challenging. Parenthood doesn’t come with an instruction manual, and it’s hard to know where to get answers. Teenagers are known for their mood swings
Uncovering the Truth About Eating Disorders in Men
When we are thinking about eating disorders, we typically think about women. Movies, shows and the media often highlight the struggles of women trying to be a perfect size. However, the National Institute of Mental Health found that roughly one