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How Does Couples Therapy Work in Rehab? The Do’s and Don’ts

By Phil Kosanovich on August 26, 2021

Addiction takes its toll on any relationship. In some cases, it leads to conflicts based on dishonesty and secrecy surrounding drug use. In other cases, it creates unhealthy dynamics of enabling drug use and co-dependency. Scientific study confirms that couples usually have extensive relationship problems when one partner is abusing drugs or alcohol. If you […]

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Double Trouble: Are You Addicted to Multiple Substances?

By Phil Kosanovich on August 19, 2021

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are physical conditions that often have little to do with substance use itself. At its heart, alcohol addiction doesn’t usually stem from an all-consuming love of drinking; it is much more likely to come from needs that are not being met, traumas that are being repressed, or other emotional or mental […]

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Being A Successful Parent in Recovery Through Family Therapy

By Phil Kosanovich on August 12, 2021

Addiction: A Family Disease Compulsive drug or alcohol use can shatter relationships with family members. Substance use disorders lead us to behave in ways that break the trust of loved ones, either through broken promises, neglected relationships, or outright verbal or physical violence. This has particularly calamitous consequences for children when they have witnessed addiction’s […]

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Addiction in Older Adults: Treatment Considerations

By Phil Kosanovich on August 10, 2021

Addiction is an invisible epidemic among people aged 65 and up. In this demographic, addiction is often underdiagnosed or not mentioned at all by health care professionals, and this silence poses a huge obstacle to older adults getting the help they need. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol and […]

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Women and Substance Abuse

By Phil Kosanovich on August 5, 2021

Women make up approximately two-thirds of all people with serious substance abuse problems. Women are more likely to experience stigma and economic disadvantage due to substance misuse, have a substance-using partner and are more likely to have experienced sexual and physical abuse. The differences between men and women suffering from substance abuse stem from sociological and […]

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Generosity in Addiction Recovery - How to Give the Greatest Gift

By Phil Kosanovich on August 3, 2021

“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” ― Steve Maraboli, Behavioral Scientist We can become involuntarily selfish, self-serving, and one-track-minded during drug addiction - it’s an all-encompassing condition. Our brain’s reward system is effectively hijacked, and the very instincts designed to keep us alive instead focus on obtaining and using […]

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Getting a Loved One Help

By Phil Kosanovich on July 13, 2021

Seeing a family member, friend, or loved one go through addiction is a heartbreaking experience, and people are right to be concerned - 841,000 Americans have died since 1999 from a drug overdose. Addiction quickly gains a foothold in peoples lives, and they can seemingly change overnight, prioritizing drug or alcohol use over anything else. […]

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Vacations in Addiction Recovery

By Phil Kosanovich on July 9, 2021

When you leave addiction treatment, you aim to transition into a balanced life in a way that keeps you resilient against triggers. This usually starts with reintegrating into your work, family, and social network, but fun is just as important as responsibilities in recovery. Planning a sober vacation is a chance to relax and also […]

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Addiction the Disease

Which Drug is Your State Most Addicted To?

How Does Couples Therapy Work in Rehab? The Do’s and Don’ts

Double Trouble: Are You Addicted to Multiple Substances?

Being A Successful Parent in Recovery Through Family Therapy

Addiction in Older Adults: Treatment Considerations

Women and Substance Abuse

Generosity in Addiction Recovery - How to Give the Greatest Gift

Getting a Loved One Help

Vacations in Addiction Recovery