When someone is suffering from a substance use disorder, their entire family unit is affected. Working on relationships as part of addiction treatment is an important (and necessary) part of a successful recovery. Addiction fosters secrecy, lies, conflict, and breakdowns in communication that are hard to repair without professional intervention. Therefore, it may be difficult…
Communication is the cornerstone of a good relationship between you and a significant other, so it’s normal for those in recovery to want to share their experience with someone they are seeing. Romantic relationships are complex, and many professionals will not recommend starting a new relationship during the first year of recovery. After that, though,…
Family plays a central role in the treatment of drugs and alcohol because addiction is a family disease. By offering family therapy options, treatment centers like San Antonio Recovery Center (SARC) help clients and families find a common bond—one that works to heal not just the person in treatment but the relationship they have with…
Addiction isn’t an easy topic to discuss. Often, someone may already be incredibly concerned about a loved one, but they can’t do anything because they don’t know how to talk to them about addiction. However, this is a necessary step, especially if their loved ones are in denial about their substance use disorder. In order…
If you’re on your way to overcoming a substance use disorder and you still find it hard to think of reasons to get clean, maybe you need to undergo more addiction counseling. Most professional addiction treatment options actually start with getting clean (through a detoxification process). The idea of sobriety helps people struggling with addiction…
The experts tell us that teen drug abuse statistics are looking better. And, overall, they do. They also show a shift in the substances that teens abuse now. Moreover, statistical rate drops don’t mean anything to you if your teen is struggling with an addiction. There are many things to consider before talking about teenage…
One of the most significant challenges in life is figuring out how to help a drug addict who doesn’t want help. Recovery from drug addiction is challenging, even when those in need of assistance are ready and willing to work toward sobriety. It’s even harder when they don’t want your help and have no interest…
For many people, the holidays are typically a time of happiness, fun, parties, and get-togethers with family and friends. However, for far too many people, it is also a time to use alcohol and other drugs. For those in recovery from addiction, even being in a room with family or friends who are partying can…
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month. It’s important to know the dangers of drinking while pregnant and the harmful effects that alcohol abuse can have on a baby. During this month, learn more about the effects of alcohol abuse, how to find alcohol addiction treatment, and why it’s never too late to become…
Ways to Overcome Codependency Overcoming codependency can be challenging for the loved one of someone with a substance use disorder. You can easily be seduced by the special vulnerability of your loved one. And once you’ve established a codependent relationship it is difficult to break. That’s particularly common and true when you’re codependent with a…