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Parents with Addiction Issues
Adult children with parents suffering from addiction can and should offer help. But be prepared for pushback.   “Dad drinks too much. What should we do?” “I think Mom’s using pills. She needs help.”   Sound familiar? If so, we’re sorry you’re in this situation, but we’re glad you’re reading this. When adult children see their...
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Alcohol Consumption from Pandemic Stress
People are drinking more than ever. We all know why, of course…the world going into lockdown stressed many people to the point where they turned to alcohol. What has happened as a result is nothing short of devastating. If your drinking grew during the pandemic, or you saw it happening with a friend/loved one, here...
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There’s no shortage of problems spawned by the pandemic. One deserves more attention than it’s getting, even now. Those suffering from addiction to opioids are worse off than they were in January. While we still don’t know the true cost nationwide, it’s worth talking about the problem, and what (if anything) we can do to...
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Addiction Physical Effects
Something that surprises many of our clients is the importance of diet in rehabilitation. Why? Addiction has one of the most damaging effects possible on our bodies. Restoring a healthy diet goes a long way toward recovering from the addiction. A healthy body helps promote a healthy mind. And a healthy mind is what you’ll...
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Alcohol Recovery and Depression
What happens if you’re in recovery from alcoholism…but still feel depressed? Depression and alcoholism have a long history together. Some people use alcohol to “self-medicate” when depressed, hoping to numb the pain. It may work for a while…however, alcohol is a “depressant” to the body. Which means it can make pre-existing mental health issues worse....
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Support Systems Homes - Summer of Love 1967
2020 caused tremendous upheaval in everyone’s lives. Did you feel tempted to start or resume drinking alcohol, to deal with the stress? You weren’t alone. According to a RAND Corporation study in September 2020, alcohol consumption increased by 14% among adults over age 30, compared to the same time in 2019. That is an enormous...
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