Resources & Articles For Families Navigating Addiction & Mental Health Treatment

This page serves as a comprehensive guide for families grappling with the complexities of addiction and mental health issues. It offers a wealth of information, including expert articles, personal stories, treatment options, and coping strategies. Designed to support and educate, this resource aims to empower families with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the challenging journey toward recovery and well-being.

Signs of Hydrocodone Abuse

Know the Potential Signs of Hydrocodone Abuse in a Loved One

Hydrocodone is a drug that people take by prescription for pain relief. Sold under the name Vicodin, this drug combines two things: acetaminophen and hydrocodone. The drug is effective for what it is prescribed for, but it is also habit-forming. When a doctor prescribes this drug, they are trying to

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Helping Your Loved One with Depression

Helping Your Loved One with Depression

As a close friend or family member of someone struggling with chronic depression, it can be difficult and frustrating to navigate such a sensitive and worrisome situation.  You are likely to be concerned about their well-being, but unsure of how to help. While nothing can take the place of professional

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6 Physical Signs That You are Over-Stressed

6 Physical Signs That You are Over-Stressed

The word “stress” is thrown around rather liberally these days, and anyone who is dealing with the typical balancing act of everyday life will likely tell you that they regularly experience stress.  Stress on its own is not always a bad thing. Small amounts of stress can help you stay

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4 Tips for Coping with Parenting Stress

4 Tips for Coping with Parenting Stress

Every parent experiences moments of high stress, but when the stress level in a household is constantly elevated due to difficult circumstances or an overwhelmed parent, the effect can be decremental for everyone involved.  While every parent is vulnerable to parenting stress, one study published in 2015 found that mothers

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Treating Addiction as a Symptom of Trauma

Treating Addiction as a Symptom of Trauma

Substance abuse and addiction are still widely misunderstood, both culturally and by many medical providers.  Because of this misunderstanding, we have created a legal process and healthcare system that often punish those with addictions, exacerbating their already poor circumstances.  Many people who find their way into a courtroom or a

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5 Anger Management Techniques Everyone Can Use

5 Anger Management Techniques Everyone Can Use

Anger is a natural and normal emotion that can help us identify underlying issues and indicate an opportunity for problem resolution.  Just like pain, anger is a signal to take better care of yourself. While becoming angry in response to a confrontational person or unfair situation every once in a

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Common Issues Faced by Adult Children of Someone with an Addiction

Common Issues Faced by Adult Children of Someone with an Addiction

Substance abuse affects everyone that loves someone with an addiction. It can be difficult, painful, and frustrating to watch a friend, sibling, or partner fall into the cycle of addiction, knowing that they must make the choice for themselves to seek treatment. For the children of people with addictions, however,

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