The addict in your family isn’t the only person that needs to heal and recover. Anyone in a family dealing with addiction is affected, and everyone needs to heal. It’s good if you can learn how to be a healthy role model for this in your family. … [Read more...] about Everyone is Affected,
and Everyone Needs to Heal
Addiction in the family
Everyone is Affected,
When Gambling Becomes a Problem:
5 Things the Super Bowl Tells Us The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events of the year, drawing millions of viewers, parties, and—more than ever—sports bets. For many, placing a friendly wager on the big game is a fun and social activity. But for others, gambling can become more than just a game; it can spiral into an addiction that affects their financial stability, relationships, and overall well-being. According to the American Gaming Association, “A record $1,390,000,000 is … [Read more...] about When Gambling Becomes a Problem:
Valentine’s Day Reimagined:
From Codependency to Self-Love
As we find ourselves on the cusp of another Valentine's Day, I can't help but reflect on how swiftly the past year has flown by. For many, including my former self, this day was fraught with emotional turmoil. My history as a self-critical, codependent individual made Valentine's Day a source of dread, whether I was entangled in a dysfunctional relationship or facing the day alone, yearning for companionship.
The Valentine's Day Struggle
In the past, Valentine's Day highlighted my … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Reimagined:
From Codependency to Self-Love
The Top 10 Reasons to Stop Enabling the Addict You Love
Addiction can take many forms, from mind-altering substances to mood-altering behaviours, and almost everyone on the planet today is either affected by addiction—their own or someone else’s—or they know someone who is. For an addict to have a chance to recover, changes need to happen with their loved ones first. Until a friend or family member changes what they’re doing, it’s unlikely that the addict in their lives will. Loved ones need to let their addicts know that they will not support them … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Reasons to Stop Enabling the Addict You Love
How can we educate young people to understand that even experimenting with pot can be a slippery slope?
Mike asks: How can we educate young people to understand that even experimenting with pot can be a slippery slope, particularly when the family doctor has said it's harmless if they only smoke pot occasionally? Hi Mike, This makes me crazy. When I was first diagnosed with Crohn's all those years ago, my doctors didn't know what to do for me, and addiction wasn't on the radar—so today I cut them a little slack. They didn't know what they were unleashing upon me. But they know now. Doctors know … [Read more...] about How can we educate young people to understand that even experimenting with pot can be a slippery slope?
