The Stress of Housing Instability
The lack of safe housing is impacting a growing number of people worldwide, in both developing and developed countries alike. The stress of housing instability can negatively impact mental health outcomes. Not having a safe place to live can weigh heavily on us and can greatly impact our peace of mind and overall health. When […]
Exploring the Disease Concept of Addiction
Addiction and substance use disorders (SUDs) were, for many years, widely misunderstood, and the people struggling with them were unfairly judged. Because of widespread misunderstanding and misinformation, those living with addiction were considered to be choosing their drug of choice. The cultural outlook was that they were morally corrupt, weak, and devoid of willpower. Many […]
Addiction Is a Family Disease
Addiction is considered a family disease for a number of reasons. When we are struggling with addiction, everyone in our family and close circle is affected. We are deeply connected to the people we are close with. Many of us empathically feel each other’s pain. Our struggles with addiction and mental illness are some of […]
Why Educating Families About Addiction Is Vital to Recovery
Recovering from addiction is a lifelong healing journey that requires help and support not only for us as individuals but also for our families. Educating families is one of the most important pieces of ongoing support in recovery. The more our families learn about us and our addictions, the more understanding and supportive they can […]