HELPING A LOVED ONE
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An Open Letter to the Parents of Addicts
Do you feel lost? Desperate? Hopeless? With no end to this never-ending nightmare in sight? Having a son or daughter battling with drug or alcohol addiction and wreaking havoc on their lives and the lives of those that love them, is, without question, one of the most excruciatingly painful experiences a parent can have. Many parents feel dealing with an addicted loved one is worse than death. At least with death, there can be some sort of closure, albeit, not the closure we might desire.
Drug Use Consistently Underreported Study Shows
A recent study highlighted the large gap between reported drug use when questioned and later quantitative tests on provided samples.
Military Service and Addiction
Unfortunately, military men and women often experience struggles that most people in the civilian population never have to face. When soldiers return home from a tour of duty in a foreign country, they often come back with more than just a duffel bag on their shoulders…
A Checklist for Helping an Addicted Loved One Seek Treatment
Helping a loved one overcome a drug habit or alcoholism is no walk in the park. It can be a real challenge and an ongoing one. When you are trying to help your loved one, trying to convince them to get better, it helps to have tips, tools, and techniques at your disposal.
