Thursday, April 18th, 2013

Is your child using drugs? Drug users are expert manipulators. To avoid denial or refusal of treatment, plan a intervention with family members to address your child’s drug use. 8 tips for planning a drug or alcohol intervention here.

Saturday, February 23rd, 2013

Families can help addicts by learning how to communicate better, setting boundaries, understanding the addict, planning an intervention, or seeking professional help. More tips for families of addicts here.

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

Family therapy for alcoholism addresses the group dynamics that can contribute to problem drinking. More here on what you can expect during family therapy for alcohol abuse.

Saturday, January 26th, 2013

Managing fear is an important element of addiction recovery. 5 tips on how to address fear here.

Monday, January 21st, 2013

Five (5) tips on where to go to find help for addiction and depression. Your questions about addiction and depression are welcomed!

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012

Addiction is a complex and often misunderstood condition. Here, Dr. David H. Jacobs delves into the psycholgical reasons for addiction and principles that addiction professionals need to consider during its treatment.

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Can you treat alcoholism, drug addiction or behavioral addictions from home? Yes. How to access a free self-help program from home here.

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Is self-help for anxiety possible? Yes. Learn to know the difference between normal anxiety and problem anxiety. More on when to seek treatment for anxiety here.

Friday, January 13th, 2012

How is addiction related to self-control? Here we explore how beliefs compel substance abuse. Your participation and comments are welcomed.

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

If your heart is broken, you can help yourself feel better. Not through revenge, but forgiveness. Getting over a broken heart is based on your willingness to forgive. Learn why dealing with the pains of life is essential to a healthy recovery here.