When Does Social Drinking Become A Problem
It’s a question many want to avoid. Where is the line that separates casual drinking and a medical disorder? Some say if you want a drink you’re...
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The Life Of A “Functional” Alcoholic
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Ghosting and Gaslighting Revisited
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Relationship Journal Prompt: Happiness
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Pandemic Relapse Prevention
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How To Be Nice
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What Is Unresolved Grief
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Recovery Gifts For Anyone
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Great Gifts For Women
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Brief Therapy: Yes, It’s A Real Thing
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I’m Ready For Therapy! What’s Next?
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Gifting A Gaslighter or Narcissist
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How Does Exercise Heal?
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Coloring Book For Kids In Covid Lockdown
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Teen Guide To Health The Easy Prevention Tool
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Here’s How To Recover From OCD
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Sober Living Facilities: What You Need To Know
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Tips To Manage Personality Disorders
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What Is Eczema: How Not To Scratch
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Beware Of These 7 Treatment Scams
Addiction treatment is now a massive $35 billion dollar a year industry. Patients now have more treatment choices than ever, yet one glaring problem exists...
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Why Family Members Also Need Recovery
A client once told me, “Alcoholism is a fire that has raged through my family for generations. We’ve all been burned. We all carry its...
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My Advice From God
I needed advice about my son’s drug use, but where to turn? As a physician, I have treated many families with addiction problems and there...
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5 Tips To Process Grief About Addiction
Processing grief about addiction is complicated. Addiction takes time to ravage a family, and grief is a common reaction to having a family member who...
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Is Addiction Curable Know What To Do
Wondering is addiction curable is like asking if diabetes is curable. You may see many people not getting well and think recovery is not possible,...
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Surviving Secondhand Drama
I want the time spent with my extended family to be filled with love, good food, and memories. Instead, drama hangs in the air like...
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Breaking Down Denial
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...
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Hope For Addicted Women
In the spring of 1978, First Lady Betty Ford publicly announced her recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. It was a stunning moment...
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Why You Need Patience For Recovery
Patience for recovery is something we don’t talk about much. Having a chronic, progressive, relapsing brain disease (or Substance Use Disorder) sounds pretty serious, and...
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Warning Signs Your Spouse Is Using
There are some clear warning signs if a spouse, lover, or family member is using. Whether you’re living together, in a committed relationship, engaged or...
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Coping With A Loved One’s Depression
A loved one’s depression can be…well depressing for those around him/her. You can feel guilty. You can feel to blame. You can be angry and...
