by Carley Smiddy | Feb 4, 2021 | Addiction, Treatment
Deciding to seek out rehab for your adolescent who is using drugs or alcohol can be one of the most challenging decisions of your life. You may feel numerous emotions, ranging from guilt to hopelessness. You may even ask yourself, “Did I cause this?” Your child may...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 22, 2021 | Addiction, Alcoholism
Alcoholism may be one of the more difficult or less obvious addictions to spot. Alcohol is so deeply embedded in our society that consuming alcohol every night of the week and weekends is considered normal. The relatively inexpensive availability of alcohol in...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 12, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Support
Nothing prepares us for living with an addicted loved one. We may even be in denial that our loved one struggles with addiction, at least until functioning or health is compromised. After all, substances like alcohol are integrated so seamlessly into our society. We...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 7, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Interventions, Support
When our loved ones are engaged in substance abuse, observing its harmful effects can be difficult. We see first-hand the impact on family life; we watch the often intense mood swings, the physical damage, and in some cases, job losses and the breakdown of significant...
by Carley Smiddy | Nov 12, 2020 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
After months or years of battling substance abuse or alcoholism with your loved one, that joyous day has finally arrived. Your family member has agreed to get treatment. They are terrified. You are terrified. Both of you have high hopes. For right now, it’s all...
by Carley Smiddy | Aug 16, 2020 | Addiction, Support
If you have a loved one who struggles with addiction, it’s often hard to know what to say. Their behavior may seem totally irrational to you. If you’ve never struggled with addiction yourself, it’s almost impossible to understand why they act the way they do. Perhaps...