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Addiction is a pervasive issue that can infiltrate every aspect of a person’s life, affecting their relationships, career, and overall well-being. The path to recovery starts with recognition—acknowledging the presence of addiction—and understanding when and how to seek help. While the journey can be challenging, it is also one of the most rewarding endeavors a…

Addiction is a complex and multifaceted challenge that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide. Whether it’s substance abuse, behavioral addiction, or any form of compulsive behavior, the journey toward recovery can be daunting. However, it is entirely possible to break free from the chains of addiction, and the first step often lies in…

Addiction is a powerful and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive behavior, despite harmful consequences, and can manifest in various forms—substance abuse, gambling, shopping, or even technology use. Breaking free from addiction is a challenging journey, but it is possible with the right tools,…

Various health experts have pointed out that when an individual is addicted, they’re not the only ones affected by the disease. The closest set of people around the addict are at the most risk of being affected by their loved ones’ addiction. Here are some ways on how addiction affects a woman When addiction is…

Aftercare treatment is an integral aspect of addiction recovery that many people don’t pay attention to. The basic essence of aftercare treatment is to help an individual sustain the progress they made after they left rehab or treatment program. Usually, aftercare treatment is not as intense as the formal addiction program. However, it is a…

Families are responsible for over 75% of the good and bad attitudes of people in the world. The kind of families in the society explains the behavior of people in that society. So, the family plays a pivotal role in promoting or correcting any attitude at all. Some people fall into drug addiction because it…

Introduction One of the downsides of addictions is broken relationships. When people start suffering from addiction, most times fall out with family and friends. It is why therapists try to help recovering addicts build relationships.  Addiction affects a person’s ability to relate with people, it has adverse effects on their relational life. Addicts develop problems…

Addiction can be regarded as a family disease because it causes rifts between the addicted individual and his family members. When an individual is addicted, it does not affect them alone, it affects the family. The family would be stressed because it would be difficult to put up with an addicted person since they don’t…

Beyond the scope of addiction recovery, friends play a pivotal role in the restoration and maintenance of our mental health. Friends are quintessential for counsel and support. With good friendship, you are provided with a good sense of purpose and belonging. And your self-confidence and self-worth increases.   Not all friendships are worthy ones. There…

When an individual is caught in the web of either alcohol or drug addiction, the entire family is affected. Asides the family being affected; the close friends of the individual are not left out as well. There is a tendency for the family member to feel angry at their addicted family member, thus rendering them…