We all know that addiction is rampant—it’s a horrific problem for far too many people, all over the world. And even though ‘addiction’ can take many forms, from mind-altering substances to mood-altering behaviours, one thing is for sure: Most everyone on the planet today is either affected by addiction—their own or somebody else’s—or they know someone who is.These days, I work primarily with the loved ones of addicts because that is where the changes need to happen first—or at the very least, in … [Read more...] about Addiction and Codependency: The Top 10 Reasons to Stop Enabling the Addict You Love, Part 1
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Stephen Collins’ Secret is Out: How Society Enables Addiction
Say it ain’t so—Eric Camden, a child molester??That’s as bad as finding out that Richie Cunningham’s dad beat his wife, Marion.I’m not in any way trying to diminish this. It’s horrific. According to news reports that first came out, Stephen Collins’ voice has yet to be authenticated on that taped confession, but we all know that it sure sounds like him. And it probably is.Let’s face it, sex addiction is very real—and it’s alive and thriving in our society. We see it everywhere—from Internet … [Read more...] about Stephen Collins’ Secret is Out: How Society Enables Addiction