Asking for help can be a challenging process. We know that we need help but the words don’t always come easily. By the time we’ve gathered the courage to ask for help, the situation is most likely to have reached a critical point. This video takes you through the process of how to communicate that you need help, that life has become unmanageable and you cannot go on alone.
Healthy relationships are important to addiction recovery for several reasons. Addiction recovery can be challenging, and having a strong support system in place can make all the difference. Healthy relationships provide individuals in recovery with the emotional support they need to navigate the ups and downs of the recovery process. Healthy relationships hold individuals in…
A dangerous medical condition known as alcoholic ketoacidosis (also abbreviated as AKA) is brought on by drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, which can lead to an accumulation of ketones in the body as well as other complications that could be fatal. The outlook for someone with alcoholic ketoacidosis is favorable so long as they get…
The people that exist around you are part of your human experience. Each of them has a role and stature within that context understanding that we too are part of their experience. However big or small that role is our responsibility to each other as human beings come down to creating awareness in our own…
When it comes to addiction in the workplace, prevention is better than cure. Prevention and early detection and getting the individual the help that they need before it’s too late can save businesses a lot of time, money and productivity. What companies don’t understand about addiction is that by the time it starts becoming a problem…
So what could be wrong with positive thinking? The idea that one can improve one’s mental health, attain success, and conquer obstacles by adopting a more positive outlook has received a lot of attention in recent years. As the saying goes, “You get out what you put in.” If we put our attention and energy…
Addiction is a massive problem in the United States. According to statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 20 million people in the US struggle with addiction. This means that around 1 in 10 Americans are affected by this disease. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, it is vital…