Category Archives: How to Help

As far back as you can remember, you always did whatever you could to help your child. Whether it was … Continue reading What Should I Do if My Addicted Child Leaves Home? →

PTSD is similar to the instability of a sandcastle on the beach. One moment everything is fine, then suddenly the … Continue reading What to Say and What Not to Say to Someone with PTSD →

The holidays can be a difficult time for all of us. Where some people experience joy and happiness, others may … Continue reading How to Celebrate the Holidays Alcohol-Free →

For many, Thanksgiving is a time for family, delicious turkey dinners and sweet pumpkin desserts. But for others like your … Continue reading The Benefits of Holiday Social Distancing for Those in Recovery →

There’s an incredible sense of relief that comes with knowing your loved one is in addiction treatment. You don’t have … Continue reading The Benefits of Participating in Family Therapy for Addiction →

It’s difficult watching your loved one spiral out of control from addiction. You just can’t understand why they would trade … Continue reading Addiction and Genetics: Why Does My Loved One Abuse Alcohol or Drugs? →

Your loved one has been through a lot before they made the decision to seek addiction treatment. While you’re proud … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Loved One for Addiction Treatment →

When you found out your loved one or friend relapsed, it devastated your entire world. Maybe this is someone you … Continue reading How to Stay Sober After a Loved One’s Relapse →

The marriage vows, “for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health,” took on a … Continue reading How to Help Your Husband Avoid Relapse When Bored →

Did you know that 20 percent of adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain? That means 50 million … Continue reading Leave Opioids Out of It: Natural Ways to Relieve Pain →

There’s so much you would like to say to your loved one about their alcohol or drug addiction. In fact, … Continue reading What You Should (and Should Not) Say During an Intervention →

You can’t stand feeling helpless. Your child, spouse or sibling is in outpatient treatment for alcohol or drug addiction and … Continue reading 5 Ways to Help an Addict Recover in Intensive Outpatient Treatment →