If someone is struggling with addiction, we often just think about the individual. After all, they are the ones who have the addiction. However, addiction affects more than just the person with the substance use problem. We may briefly think about the family or friends of the person who has an addiction. But, little emphasis is ever placed on how addiction also impacts the family.

When you have an addiction, you know how hard the struggle with it can be.  Even when you are in recovery, the daily struggle to stay sober can feel like an uphill battle that never ends.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. It is a campaign that helps to spread warnings about the effect of alcohol abuse. It may seem silly that there should even be a month about this - after all, everyone understands that drinking can be dangerous.

Having a nutritious and well-balanced diet is important for everyone. If you don't fuel your body with the nutrients that it needs, it can negatively impact all areas of life.

Life has a way of pulling us in many different directions at once. At times, it can feel like we are on a never-ending rollercoaster…

The holidays are meant to be a time of merriment and celebration. But, if you’re recovering from addiction or substance abuse, your celebrations might look a bit different this year.  

No one wants to think about someone they love struggling with addiction. But it’s not something to be taken lightly or ignored. When you truly care about someone, you take action when they’re in danger – even if they’re the one putting themselves at risk.