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6 Steps for Setting Boundaries with Someone in Recovery
When someone pursues recovery, your relationship with them can change for the better. By setting up boundaries early on and communicating your feelings effectively, you and your loved one can develop a mutual respect that tends to your needs just as much as their sobriety. Follow these 6 important steps from Addiction Recovery Coach Rick Lepkowski.
What Does It Feel Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal?
Drug and alcohol withdrawal is a painful and disruptive period of time, but there are ways to alleviate these difficult symptoms. By using pain management tools and healthy coping mechanisms, experiencing withdrawal can be more manageable.
Although many use these terms interchangeably, detox and rehab each have their own purpose. While detox primarily focuses on addressing the physical effects that addiction has had on the body, rehab focuses more on the psychological effects.
There are countless misconceptions about addiction and those who struggle with it. Learn what addiction is, how to recognize it, and what you can do to help.
“Rock bottom” could be too late for someone struggling with drugs or alcohol. Learn how to recognize the signs of addiction and what you can do to get help.
Watching your child struggle with drugs and alcohol can leave you feeling helpless. Learn what you can do to help them without enabling their addiction.
Social situations can be intimidating, especially if you are newly sober. Here are four tips to help you tackle social situations without risking your recovery.
Individuals struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction are more likely to attempt suicide than those without substance use disorders. Learn how to recognize suicide warning signs and what you can do to help someone in need.
