Posts Tagged ‘addiction cravings’
Why Addicts | Alcoholics Lie, Cheat, Steal
Why addicts | alcoholics lie, cheat, steal from those they love the most – WHY? why? WHY?!?*% – becomes one of the many pressing questions that swirl through the minds of those who love them. At first loved ones are baffled and question themselves, wracking their brains to replay conversations and actions taken, “Maybe I…
Read MoreCosts of Addiction Treatment – How Do You Recover From Drug Addiction or Alcoholism if You Can’t Afford It?
Costs of Addiction Treatment can put many rehab programs beyond the reach of people desperate to recover from drug addiction or alcoholism. What can a person do if they can’t afford a residential treatment program? Or perhaps they are put off by some of the concepts of a 12-step program, or they might be overwhelmed…
Read MoreEnabler. Codependent. What Do These Terms Really Mean?
Enabler, Codependent, Enabling. What are you talking about? When I was first “assigned” these labels in 2003 while attending family therapy group sessions at the residential treatment center my loved one had entered for alcoholism, I more than flinched. I downright declared, “Are you kidding? Not me! I’m just trying to help and keep it…
Read MorePost Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) – Does It Contribute to Relapse?
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) – what is it? Does it make staying sober difficult? The following is a guest post by Todd Branston who has been working in the field of addictions for over 27 years. He has worked within the inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in the Department of Corrections and…
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