The ‘Treat v. Punish’ Debate is Nothing New. But What is Good Treatment?
For people interested in substance use, Dr. Jonathon Erlen has built a cave of
Hope Nation
Tough Love and Enabling During Addiction: Why They Don’t Work
According to the Encarta Dictionary, tough love is defined as a caring but strict attitude adopted
Former Homeless Addict Shares Thoughts on Finding Recovery Hope in the Streets
You’re walking down the street, and you see a person with obvious signs of addiction
How to Stop Enabling an Addict
Addiction is a tough disease — both for the person with the problem, as well
Inside the Specialized ‘Recovery’ High Schools Designed Just for Teens With Addiction
SEATTLE — It’s the last class period of the day. The students lean back on
Communicating with LOVE: Listening
You’ve probably heard it said that love is not a noun; it’s a verb. According
How Do I Help a Recovering Addict or Alcoholic?
Addiction does not only impact the addict. In fact, the repercussions for family and friends
Healing Shame and Self-Criticism
Healing shame Shame is a feeling that you’re wrong, bad, unimportant, or unworthy. Shame defines
4 things you’re doing to help someone with an addiction that could be doing more harm than good
It’s hard when someone you love has an addiction. It can be difficult to know
The end of hitting rock bottom
SHORTLY AFTER 1 A.M. on March 27, Susan Knade awoke to the sound of her cellphone
The Guide To Rebuilding Bridges With Your Loved Ones After Battling Addiction
In a given year, there are 23.5 million people aged 12 and over who need
4 Tools to Help the Families of People Fighting Addiction
Elizabeth Donnellan is a professor at Kaplan University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She holds