Addiction is not always a lonely experience. Many people who drink excessively and use drugs find that they develop a common bond with others who enjoy doing the same things. Before you got sober, you might have spent time commiserating with your drinking buddies about your work and family life. Or, you might’ve enjoyed using …
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A substance abuser will often refuse to go into treatment because they are either afraid of the treatment process or have serious denial about their addiction. If you are dealing with an alcoholic who refuses to go into treatment, there are many things that you can do to get them the help that they need. …
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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be unable to stop drinking or using drugs? Substance abuse disorders affect millions of people from all walks of life. Drug addiction and alcoholism has no gender or ethnic boundaries. It can destroy anyone’s life, regardless of age or socioeconomic status. Someone who struggles with alcohol …
Have you tried quitting alcohol recently only to find yourself in a severe state of emotional and physical distress? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. Once people become physically addicted to alcohol, quitting is far more than an exercise of will. Sadly, the path to addiction is a deceptive one with few people realizing the …
Life is not easy but if you’re living with an alcoholic you know that it can sometimes feel impossible. You might feel trapped or hopeless. Perhaps you have been wishing life would be peaceful but, as the years go on, you realize that living with an alcoholic is a tough way to go. You may …