Living With An Addict
Living with an addict is tough. Learn what you can and can't do to help, and learn why you need to take care of yourself as well.
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Are You Enabling?
Enabling refers to any behaviors on your part that make it easier for the addict or alcoholic to continue abusing without facing the true consequences of their drinking or drug usage. It's easy and natural to enable, and we do it because we care and want to protect our loved ones; but to really offer love and care, the best thing anyone can do is to stop all enabling behaviors, and let the addict face the consequences of their own behaviors. It's tough to do, but it's one of the best ways to help someone you love who abuses drugs or alcohol. Top of Page -
No One Needs To Hit Rock Bottom... Early Intervention and Treatment Saves Lives
Although many addicts who hit rock bottom and endure financial ruin, the dissolution of family and the end of careers, do ultimately seek out help...there is no need to wait for addiction to progress as far as this. No one needs to hit rock bottom and the earlier intervention and treatment ensues, the better the ultimate prognosis. Top of Page -
Why There is Always Hope.
Although there are few things more painful than watching a loved one fall ever deeper into addiction and abuse, there is always hope, families can influence change, and people do beat addictions every day! Top of Page -
Al Anon, Family Needs to Take Care of Itself
You're no good to anyone if you break down. You need to get support, get educated and learn what you can do, and what you can never change. Al Anaon can help. Top of Page -
Substance Abuse and Family Violence
Intoxication leads to a great deal of family violence...violence against children, spouses and the elderly. Find out what you can and can't do to help, and learn how to stay safe. Top of Page -
For Teens - Is Mom or Dad an Alcoholic? Take This Quiz to Find Out
Six or more yes answers in the following quiz indicates that your mom or dad is an alcoholic. Top of Page
