How to talk about addiction

How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Addiction

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…

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How To Help A Drug Addict Who Doesn’t Want Help

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…

man sitting back and relaxing after overcoming codependency

Overcoming Codependency

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…