Symptoms of codependency are easy to spot., not so easy to heal. Codependency is characterized by a person belonging to a dysfunctional, one-sided relationship where one person relies on the other for meeting […]

From Melinda Smith, M.A., et al @ Help Guide: Grieving is a highly individual experience; there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. How you grieve depends on many factors, including your personality and coping s […]

From Start Standing: Though yoga is an ancient practice, modern science is now backing up what yogis have known for years, that yoga is great for posture and spinal alignment (though there are many other […]

From Brad Klontz Psy.D., CFP @ Psychology Today: Do you work over 50 hours a week? Do you feel a need to constantly stay busy? Do you have difficulty relaxing and having fun? Are you a perfectionist? Are you […]

From Mike Metcalfe @ The Spinoff: After almost 20 years with a drinking problem, I know a thing or two about the lies you tell yourself as a ‘functional’ alcoholic.

Sweet sweet liquor, nectar of the gods. Bri […]

From Rachel Fast for Reach Out Recovery: Denial is the most common reaction to problems with substance and alcohol abuse. The number of people who acknowledge that they have a problem with alcohol is a tiny […]

Our teen’s choice in partners, schools, work, and recreation will at some point rock the boat. As parents, we want what’s best for them. If they would listen to us, we could save them from so much pain. Alas, they […]

Reach Out Recovery Exclusive by Merle Honsa: Holiday expectations can break your heart. As the youngest of four children I was automatically labeled “The Baby” and thus began my journey of being left out.  My olde […]

Addiction treatment success can be tricky. While going away to rehab is the first step in the recovery journey for millions of people, it is not the only path to recovery. In patient treatment is just one option. […]

From Cameron Gamso: “Do you want to be free from this addiction? Are you sure?” Obviously I was ready. I’d been meeting with my counselor for three months, but she saw what I couldn’t. I was still in denial. I sai […]

Did you know that 40 percent of marijuana users are parents? The use of marijuana is rising with legalization and normalization. There is a lot of misinformation out there and still plenty of controversy over what […]

Dear Vera, Tomorrow our son, Toby, turns 13 years old. Do you ever think about him? Or miss him? Do you ever wonder how he is doing? Did you know he has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

Twelve years ago, I met Toby in […]

From The American College Of Pediatrics: Teenagers’ rapidly developing brains put them at high risk of harm from marijuana use. New research reveals the grave risks associated with chronic use of marijuana in a […]

From Natasha Silverbell: Emotional abuse in relationships is more common than we would like to admit.  If we’re going to be realistic about it, abusive relationships are rampant.  1 in 4 American women expe […]

By Thomas Honsa:  Student motivation has taken a dive. What happened? Anyone who’s passed a required professional certification or licensing exam, or whose dreams depended on an SAT or GRE score knows that mo […]

Struggling with addiction and watching a loved one struggle with addiction are two entirely different types of crises. That’s why we love Amy Dresner’s brutally honest podcast. If you’re struggling with addiction, […]

From Sarah Hamaker @ The Washington Post: Have you heard? There’s a new study creating quite a buzz, probably among your friends too: It found parents have a key role in whether their children become little des […]

From Darlene Lancer: Different types of people may behave in a codependent manner, and codependence manifests in varying degrees of severity. Not all codependents are unhappy, while others live in pain or quiet […]

There is a lot of confusion around substance use,  drug abuse, and addiction. The term “drug abuse” implies use of only the most dangerous drugs and medication, but virtually any substance can be abused.Many […]