Archive for October 2020
How to Overcome Drug Addiction
Substance abuse often leads to drug addiction, which is a difficult situation to overcome. If you find yourself turning to drugs as a form of self-medication to escape your feelings, you need to consider reaching out to family, friends, and professionals for help sooner than later. In this article, you will learn how to overcome…
Read MoreEffects of Substance Abuse on Family Members
Substance abuse will quickly develop into addiction if ignored for too long. Addiction has a detrimental impact on the person abusing substances as well as his or her family members and friends. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at the effects of substance abuse on family members and the impact on family roles.…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Mobile Phone Addiction
There is no doubt that cell phones have made many aspects of our life much easier. Those of us who have been around for a while can recall the days of needing to make sure to pocket a quarter before leaving the house, just in case we needed to make a call from the nearest…
Read MoreStages of Gambling Addiction
If you or someone you love struggles with a gambling addiction, he or she may need help from friends, family, and professionals. A gambling addiction will negatively impact every aspect of life if ignored. In this article, we’re taking a look at the stages of gambling addiction as well as how to overcome the addiction.…
Read MoreHow to Help an Alcoholic Friend
It’s not always easy helping an alcoholic friend, but it’s important you act sooner than later. If you notice a friend has developed a habit of drinking excessively, he or she may need your help pulling back. Like many addictions, alcohol addiction may start as a seemingly harmless indulgence. If you’re not careful, this can…
Read MoreArt Therapy Projects for Addiction Recovery
There are several helpful types of art therapy projects for addiction recovery. Art therapy allows people to try something new and explore different forms of personal expression. For some people, painting is a great art therapy project because of how affordable and accessible the painting medium can be. In this article, we’re taking a look…
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