Mental health plays a significant role in all forms of substance abuse. Among alcoholics, 37%haveat least one serious mental health disorder, such as bipolar disorder. What makes alcohol addictive? There are several reasons why alcohol is addictive. Some of the key points for the addictive natur...
Alcoholics, on the other hand, have achronic disease. They arephysically dependentupon alcohol. They feel a need to drink, almost in the same way that most people feel the need to eat. And once alcoholics start drinking, they are unable to stop. They develop atoleranceto alcohol, requiring...
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol addiction, there are resources available to help. Consider reaching out to a healthcare professional or a support group such as Alcoholics Anonymous for guidance and support. Benefits of an Alcohol Detox ...
Prioritising Child's Own Needs To Cope Prioritising the child's needs is crucial to maintaining a sense of self to effectively cope with a parent, including: Working with a therapist to process negative beliefs and build self-esteem Having daily non-negotiables like connecting with friends, ...
Maria struggles to say “no” to men.She has poor boundaries which has led to numerous toxic and abusive relationships with alcoholics and narcissists. She has a wounded inner child. Daniel is a caring father.He loves his wife and children, providing the best he can for them. The only pr...
Children in alcoholic families are exposed to destructive patterns of behaviour. To adapt to difficult situations and survive, they play various roles. However, these roles, when transferred into adulthood, act against them. Adult children of alcoholics live with the stigm...
Children in alcoholic families are exposed to destructive patterns of behaviour. To adapt to difficult situations and survive, they play various roles. However, these roles, when transferred into adulthood, act against them. Adult children of alcoholics live with the stigma of co-dependency rooted ...
How To Help An Addict Without Enabling Enabling is toxic behavior that hurts alcoholics and drug addicts. It is important to understand the ins and outs of enabling to know how to help an addict without enabling them and support them during drug and alcohol treatment. If you don’t understand...
Maria struggles to say “no” to men.She has poor boundaries which has led to numerous toxic and abusive relationships with alcoholics and narcissists. She has a wounded inner child. Daniel is a caring father.He loves his wife and children, providing the best he can for them. The only pr...
Although abstaining from alcohol and drugs is crucial to the success of the recovery process, it’s not the only way to overcome addiction. Participating in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) may help patients sustain recovery after the treatment process. ...