There’s a fine line between enabling and helping someone with an alcohol use disorder. Frequently, this line blurs when you live with the person whom the addiction snared. Would you know how to help an alcoholic? Most importantly, do you fully understand the condition yourself? A Drinking Problem Isn’t a Moral Failure An alcohol addiction…
Trauma during the childhood years happens more frequently than people imagine. It rarely receives the type of treatment it would require to prevent far-reaching adverse results. Case in point is substance abuse, which is a common outcropping. What are the signs of childhood trauma in adults? Examples of Trauma That Children Experience If an event…
Evidence proves that alcohol and depression go together. However, which came first? It’s interesting to note that this isn’t always so easy to answer. That said, alcohol abuse easily leads to depression. Understanding the Connection between Alcohol and Depression Alcohol’s a nervous system depressant. It makes you sleepy. However, before it does that, it makes…
The prescription says to take one or two tablets every six hours or as needed for pain. You’re not sure, but you feel that maybe you’re crossing the line into chemical dependency. Are there signs of opioid addiction? Most importantly, what should you do once you notice them? Following Doctor’s Orders or Signs of Opioid…