6 Standard Roles in an Addicted Family
With over 24 million people addicted to drugs or alcohol in the United States, a surprisingly large number of families are home to addicts. Having an addict in the family, no matter their role, has a significant impact on the health, structure, and hierarchy of that family. Close-knit families often suffer the worst, especially
What is an Interventionist?
An intervention works to persuade someone with a drug or alcohol problem to seek help. Successful interventions are structured, solutions oriented, and well-planned, with the goal of showing love and caring to a person with substance use problems and using that as motivation to get them into rehab. Unfortunately, most families and loved ones
What is Kratom?
Kratom is a plant originating from Southeast Asia with a long history of use in traditional medicine and herbal remedies. The plant, which has opium-like narcotic effects, is used as both a narcotic painkiller and a stimulant to increase energy, which most would consider natural considering the plant’s relation to another
Estate Planning for Addicts
Given the current epidemic of addiction in our society, it’s natural that many families have a child who is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Estate planning for addicts can be emotionally and mentally difficult, because you likely do not want to disown your child. However, as responsible parents, you likely want to ensure that
Benzodiazepine Addiction: The Prescription Drug That Can Ruin Lives
Benzodiazepines are a commonly prescribed prescription drug used to treat a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, agitation, insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, panic attacks, and much more. These drugs are sold under brand names like Valium, Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, and Librium. They’re also so common that nearly 13.5 million people, roughly 5.6% of
How Childhood Trauma Creates Adult Addicts
Addiction is extremely prevalent in the United States, affecting as many as 23.5 million Americans. These addictions are often stigmatized by society and shown as a dangerous habit of the weak-minded and the criminal. Despite this stigmatization, addiction is often significantly more complex than the media depiction, and its deep connection with trauma and abuse
Five Hurdles Keeping Single Parents Stuck in a Cycle of Addiction
As a single parent, you face a huge burden of stress and responsibility that many other people simply don’t have to face. You are likely solely responsible for caring for one or more children, in addition to earning income, keeping house, and cooking meals. While being a single parent can be rewarding, the high
Different Types of Addictive Behaviors
When speaking about addiction, drugs and alcohol usually accompanies the discussion. But, are drugs and alcohol the only substances that can be addicting? Are there other substances not categorized as drugs and alcohol that can be addicting? Also, can certain behaviors be addicting as well? Here is a top list of the
The Real Cost of Addiction for Employers
Employers often look at what employees do outside of work hours as their own business. They tend to avoid getting too personally involved with employee behaviors as long as they are able to do their jobs. For this reason, many employers look the other way if they suspect an alcohol or drug problem if
Long-Term Effects of Adderall Use
Adderall is one of the most commonly prescribed prescription drugs in the USA, with studies showing that nearly 40 million prescriptions are written every year. The drug is also one of the most abused drugs in the USA, popular with students and professionals who use it to boost concentration and energy. Adderall combines amphetamines