When someone you love is dealing with addiction, you may wonder what you can do to help. While your loved one needs to make their own commitment to getting clean, there are ways you can provide support on the journey. Take a look at 6 tips to help your loved one with...
If you have struggled with alcohol or drugs, the hope is always that you can spare your children the same fate. Research has found, though, that there is a strong connection between DNA and the likelihood of developing an addiction. If you are an addict, your child is...
Your spouse looks fine at dinner parties. Your parent never misses work. Your friend insists they’re ‘just unwinding.’ But their skin tells a different story. When someone’s drinking too much, their body often reveals what their words try to...
Anxiety is a common affliction, but its symptoms are not always obvious to the person who suffers from this condition or the people who love them. They may feel crazy or be marked as a “worrier,” but there is nothing crazy about anxiety. It’s a valid mental health...
Alcohol abuse affects every aspect of life, from your health and your relationships to your career and your finances. And the cost may be more than you bargained for. Find out what alcoholism is costing you—and commit to making a change. The Cost to Your Physical...
It can be difficult to admit when you have a problem with alcohol. It can be even harder to admit that someone you love is the one with the problem, especially if their dependence on alcohol is not obvious. Here are some of the signs — both subtle and visible — that...