The most common response from family when their loved one is addicted is usually denial, followed by enabling, and lastly force or ultimatums. None of these tactics are helpful to addicts. If anything they either assist them in their addiction or they force an addict into hiding. So what are you meant to do if […]
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Addiction can sometimes be caused by one factor but is most commonly caused by several. These factors can overlap making it difficult to discern which came first or what caused which problems. When addressing addiction, it is vital to establish and confront the root cause. These are the most common issues that cause or contribute
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The most common roadblock that people face when their loved one has an addiction is the refusal of help. They might have gone to you directly and asked for help only to refuse it once it’s presented to them. It’s confusing when someone asks for help and then declines it once you have presented options.
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A truth that may be difficult to absorb is that addiction is a life-long diagnosis. Anyone can recover but it must be maintained for the rest of their life. They must remain diligent and actively participate no matter how many years they have been abstinent. That being said, relapse is a common aspect of the
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There are two types of enabling. There is the healthy enabling and then there is the unhealthy enabling. The majority of people who have a loved one with an addiction are unhealthy enablers. They offer rides, food, money, gift cards, clothing, shelter, cell phones, and many other resources to their addicted loved one. They do
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Having a loved one that is addicted is a scary, isolating, frustrating, and heartbreaking experience. It tear’s you open to fears of death, loss of control, and abandonment. It’s a dark and gut-wrenching position to be in. However, there are some ways to help and they may not be the ways you instinctually feel compelled
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Where do we begin? Addiction is scary, confusing, frustrating, and difficult to release. On top of all of this, addiction has become extremely common. In fact, 2 out of every 3 Americans are struggling with addiction or know someone who is. This equates to over 46.8 million Americans currently battling a substance use disorder. If
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