Alcoholism affects children and family units to the point of dysfunction, resentment and lifelong "issues". More here on ...
Family support for drug addicts – How to support an addict in recovery
Family can support drug addicts in recovery. Mainly through encouragement and interest. Tips for family support for drug ...
Harm reduction therapy for addictions
Drug and alcohol use exposes people to many harms. How do addiction professionals use harm reduction therapy to address ...
Coping with anxiety: Self-help or get help?
Is self-help for anxiety possible? Yes. Learn to know the difference between normal anxiety and problem anxiety. More o ...
How to be healthy and happy in recovery
Four (4) practical tips on how to be healthy and happy in addiction recovery. ...
AA alternatives to 12 steps
Not everyone is interested in the spiritual dimension of the 12 steps and AA. Get answers from a psychotherapist about A ...
Trauma and abuse counseling for addiction
Unresolved trauma can fuel addiction. But what does trauma do to the mind and body? And how can we addicts move beyond e ...
Behavior therapy for substance abuse
Three cognitive behavioral therapy ideas you can implement from home. If you want to see a counselor or therapist for a ...
Can counseling alone for addiction treatment cure addicts?
Can we classify addiction as an illness of the mind? Has modern psychology developed a way to use counseling to cure add ...
Issues of family communication for families of alcoholics
Family members of alcoholics often carry a deep, yet unspoken, resentment. Here, we explore how families can improve com ...