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…
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,…
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…
Trying to identify depression in yourself is almost impossible. That is why, if you wonder, “Is my loved one struggling with depression?” he or she won’t admit it. However, instead of blaming your loved one for trying to argue with you, recognize that he or she probably doesn’t see the problem due to the mental…
Is My Loved One an Alcoholic? Problem drinking by a family member has led many a person to ask: Is my loved one an alcoholic? Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer to this question. Whether or not your loved one qualifies as an alcoholic depends on a variety of factors. How much they drink, when they…
In recent years, we’ve been able to learn much more about alcohol addiction and why some individuals develop it. Alcoholism only affects about one out of every 12 people, and who it affects has a lot to do with common risk factors. You may be wondering, “Is alcoholism genetic?” Studies show that it can be.…
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. Statistical Evidence Shows Decrease in Substance Abuse and Shift in…
One of the greatest challenges in life is figuring out how to help a drug addict who doesn’t want help. Recovery from drug addiction is an obstacle, 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. These tips and suggestions…