Addiction affects people regardless of age, race, sexual identity, or gender. However, addiction often affects men and women differently. This is due to both societal standards and biological differences. Having an approach to treatment that recognizes these differences, such as gender-specific treatment groups, can help both men and women find healing. Gender Differences in Substance
When there is a lack of compassion between family members, there is usually a break in connection. Often, the root of problems within the relationships comes from not understanding or putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. Looking at others’ misfortunes with sympathy and love can help you best support them. If you approach a person
How can you tell the difference between supporting someone and enabling them? This can be a slippery slope of ambiguity; you may have good intentions but potentially harmful outcomes. Recognizing the difference between supporting and enabling can help make the difference in whether or not your loved one seeks treatment for their mental health and
With success, there will always be a failure, whether it is large or minuscule. However, those failures do not have to warrant a reaction or a feeling of shame. If someone compliments you, you can choose to be affected or not be affected by that complement, and if someone insults you, you may choose to
Deciding to seek treatment for mental health and its resulting maladaptive coping skills, such as addiction, is a significant step in healing. However, once you complete treatment, what’s next? Where do you go from here, and how do you ensure that you stay on track with your healing? Staying connected to your treatment program and
When it comes to seeking help, especially treatment for a life-threatening disease, it can be challenging. Someone acknowledging that they have a problem is the first step, and realizing it is time to do something about it is the next. However, getting a loved one to follow through and move past these two steps can
What would it look like for you to surrender your life to sobriety? Would you be alright with your current living situation changing? Would you be ready to open your mind to difficult feelings bubbling up to the surface surrounding addiction and substance abuse? Would you be prepared to take full responsibility for your actions
Recovery from mental health issues and maladaptive coping skills can be challenging. There is often a lot of work that needs to be done to learn healthy coping skills and how to live a productive life. If your loved one is in treatment or recovery, supporting them through this process can be a crucial piece
Understanding what trauma is can be a complex undertaking. Trauma seems to be another word that is thrown around, lessening the weight attached to it. What is trauma, and do you have it? How is someone supposed to deal with the trauma that has happened to them? Coping can be complex and layered with emotions.
Drug detox, also sometimes known as “medically managed withdrawal,” is the process of getting a substance out of the body. It involves an intervention with a variety of different therapies depending on the detox center. Detox is not rehab; although it is an essential part of treatment, it is often not enough on its own
