If someone is really “good” at being an addict, do they ever really need to change? More on how you can cope with a ...
Understanding superego and your loved one’s addiction
Addiction is described as a defensive strategy to avoid feeling helpless or powerless. How can understanding the idea of ...
Playing the Self-Blame Game: Am I responsible for my teen’s addiction?
When dealing with addiction, it doesn’t help to think about what you did wrong as a parent. Instead, read here about p ...
How can you have Happy Holidays in an addicted home?
Spending the Holidays in a family with alcohol or drug problems can bring on stress, depression or melancholy. But does ...
Married to an addict? How to get unstuck
If you cannot let go, leave, or change an addict… you are stuck in a loop! More here on how to break free and live th ...
The role of the family in the maintenance and treatment of addiction
In this article, Dr. Walton discusses the role families play in the maintenance and treatment of addiction. Yes, our fam ...
Therapeutic boarding schools: Helping teens fight big addictions
When you've tried to help your teen tackle a serious addiction problem and nothing ever worked...should you try a therap ...
Mourning an addict’s death in the midst of stigma
The opioid and opiate epidemic is taking lives at an alarming rate. How can those mourning a loss cope? Suggestions here ...
How can I help my husband remain sober?
A clear plan to help you support and encourage your husband’s sobriety. ...
Family affected by addiction: How to snap out of the cycle of codependency
Is the addiction of a family member or a partner occupying your life? Snap out of co-dependent worry, fear and anxiety a ...