Ecstasy - A Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant, Hallucinogen Ecstasy is a street drug that is only made in illegal labs. It is usually sold as a tablet, capsule, or [...]
Looking at Addictions Family Therapy through an Existential Lens: The idea of treating family members and loved ones who have been impacted by other people’s addictions is a relatively new [...]
MYTH: Overcoming addiction is a matter of willpower. An addict can stop using drugs if they put their mind to it and just stay strong. FACT: Prolonged exposure to drugs [...]
A drug intervention is a process that helps a drug addict recognize the extent of their problem. Individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol usually do not know their [...]
About 11% of men and 16% of women in Canada will experience major depression in the course of their lives. Depression can limit your quality of life, affect relationships, lead [...]
Because each of us is different, there is no one “correct” way to cope with stress. However, there are a number of different things that can be done, and it [...]
Drug abusers often try to conceal their symptoms and downplay their problem. If you’re worried that a friend or family member might be abusing drugs, look for the following warning [...]
A Relapse: Why Falling Off the Wagon Isn’t Fatal ? A great relapse story: The cover of the January issue of O magazine says it all: “How Did I Let [...]
It is difficult to deal with any of these issues on its own, however, when both are presented, figuring out the best approach to treatment can be confusing and difficult. Both substance [...]
Ecstasy - A Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant, Hallucinogen Ecstasy is a street drug that is only made in illegal labs. It is usually sold as a tablet, capsule, or [...]
Club drugs are a group of psychoactive drugs that tend to be abused by teens and young adults at bars, nightclubs, concerts, and parties, they are: Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) Rohypnol [...]
Being in recovery means we don’t need or want to lie to ourselves. Denial is our escape from reality, our fantasy. It’s lying to ourselves. All is fine, and we [...]
Stress Stress is a fact of daily life and is the result of both the good and bad things that happen. Too much stress can cause serious health concerns, but [...]
Addiction Family Therapy Models
Problems Caused By Alcohol
Why do Kids use drugs?
Acute Alcohol Withdrawal
Children of Alcoholics/Children of Substance Abusers
Stages of Recovery & Impact on Parenting
Helping your Teenager
Alcoholism And Its Effect on The Family
Addiction & the Brain’s Reward Pathway
Family Issues in Recovery- What do I Need to Know?
Hallucinogens
NACoA- National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Emotions that Keep us Stuck
How does addiction affect children ?
Revisiting the Alcoholic Family
Problems Relating to Drinking
Alcoholism & Health Problems
Bad Communication
Healing from Co-dependency
Alcohol’s Damaging Effects on the Brain
Addiction and Recovery
Ecstasy
Self-Help for Drinking Too Much
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