Addressing addiction is one of the hardest aspects of helping a loved one with an addiction to seek help. When families are involved, they can help the person with addiction see what is going on with other people besides themselves and hopefully help them understand the negative impact. There is a way to approach a…
Men feel they may be invincible but they also struggle to admit this is not always possible to be perfect all the time. That feeling is magnified by drug or alcohol use when people think nothing can stop them or keep them from doing what they want. That sense of invincibility is key to how…
BuSpar is known as buspirone, an anti-anxiety medication. Many consider is a low-risk medication, but other people are struggling with addiction. Prescription medications can be abused by people, which makes it important to be educated. Knowing how the drug works can lower the chance of addiction. Drug Abuse The drug BuSpar is abused because of…
Unrealistic expectations can set people up for failure at any stage of life. The idea that things are not as they should be can keep people’s mindsets from focusing on what is good about today. It is easier to fantasize about the future or romanticize the past, but rehab is the space to get honest…
Parenting is a difficult endeavor that is full of pitfalls and ups and downs. When people struggle with addictive disorders like alcoholism, the misuse of prescription drugs or other substances, recovery can feel a million miles away. Going to rehab for parents may be life-saving but it does not come without a lot of consideration…
Positive emotional processing is healthy and healing for recovery. Many men who suffer from addiction have learned to keep clear of their emotions. This keeps them from ever connecting to feelings enough to positively engage with emotions. Men who learn to express their emotions are usually more likely to connect with others better in recovery…
Drug addiction is difficult for people who are trying to work through internal issues and need help getting past detox. Once they are on the other side of detox, they need full-on rehab with counseling, supportive services, and treatment plans which help them re-integrate into their lives. Individualized treatment plans are helpful and are designed…
Leaving rehab is a time of great challenge for people in recovery. After completion of a program, you may feel ready to return to life but life has other plans. Executives especially may find it daunting to return to the previous pace of life and stay sober. Executive sober living programs can be a good…
Entrepreneurs work hard to build their business and help other people in the company grow. Obsessive-compulsive work habits can develop quickly into addiction because it is impossible to get it all done. There is no way to do all that needs doing on a daily basis. Even with employees, there is always more to be…
Phone addiction impacts people of all ages and demographics. Adults and young people are all struggling to make sense of how to stay connected while disconnecting when it matters most. Many people work jobs where they need to be on the ball for people right now and need to be connected instantaneously. Getting work done…