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I am in love with an addict: Why do I stay?
Are you in a relationship with an addict? Explore patterns with someone who's been there - and learn how to ask the big ...
Struggling with addictions: BOOK REVIEW
Is it possible for an addict to hit bottom but rise up again and take control of life? Are treatment programs enough to ...
How to cope with addiction: 5 steps for surviving a lifequake
How can you survive and thrive in addiction recovery? Here, you'll find 5 principles to encourage you to reach out and ...
The social stigma of addiction
The social stigma surrounding substance use disorders is that addiction is a choice, a character flaw, and a lack of int ...
Families of addicts: Seeing addiction from the other side
Like addicts, families of addicts can face their own set of symptoms due to the cycle of the disease. But there is hope! ...
Empathy and substance abuse counseling
Empathy in substance abuse counseling is well documented. But how can you use empathy in the context of varying viewpoin ...
How to create a gratitude list
Gratitude = positive attitude. How can you start to incorporate gratefulness every day? Learn how to make a gratitude li ...
How do I help my addict son or daughter?
From Dr. Howard Samuels, three (3) tips on how to cope financially and emotionally to addiction...especially when the ad ...
How do drugs and alcohol affect you spiritually?
Why is a spiritual connection so important to addiction recovery? 5 reasons to work on your spiritual nature here. ...