The field of psychology primarily uses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) as a standard to diagnose the fallout effects of trauma.…
The holiday season looms ahead. Soon families will travel across the country to gather among loved ones and catch up around elaborate feasts and celebrations.…
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We’ve all seen the trope. A person struggling with active addiction gets wrangled up and abruptly thrown in front of a concerned group of loved…
It’s a classic scenario: a parent, significant other, or friend swoops in to help a struggling addict who has found themselves in a difficult situation…
You only have to turn on the TV or open any of your social media apps to find evidence that the United States Women’s National…
What sort of process can enablers go through when trying to help friends or family with addiction issues? The cycle of enabling begins with the…
Rehab is not a cure. It is an amazing starting point on a life long journey of recovery. Alcoholism and drug addiction are family diseases. …