It's hard to focus on the future when someone you care about is mired in the depths of drug abuse or alcoholism. Indeed, the challenge for anyone conducting an intervention concerns itself mostly with hope: You've got to keep your... (Continue reading)
Healing doesn't happen on its own. That's an important lesson, for drug addicts and their families: Drug treatment and drug recovery aren't self-generating phenomenon. On the contrary, drug rehab can only work when it's sought out, and those individuals who... (Continue reading)
If someone you know or a family member seems to exhibit symptoms of depression or withdraw from their peers and family you should look into depression support groups. Things to watch for include not eating, wanting to stay indoors all... (Continue reading)
Alcoholism, which is also known as "alcohol dependence syndrome," is a disease that is characterized by craving, loss of control, physical dependence and tolerance.... (Continue reading)