Stigma, defined as “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person” remains the biggest barrier to people coming forward and admitting they have a problem with alcohol or drugs. The stigma of addiction is largely the result of inaccurate portrayals in the media of “addicts” being bad people of moral failing. … Read more
Addiction or what is technically referred to as Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5th edition (DSM-5) as a disease, and as such is: Progressive: meaning that if untreated, addiction will get worse Chronic: meaning there is no “cure” per se however, SUD can be effectively managed … Read more
Sometimes it’s difficult to tell if someone you know or love has an addiction problem or as it is medically known, a Substance Use Disorder (SUD). It is also common for discussions about problem drinking or drug use to lead to conflict and hard feelings in relationships so often times the issue is avoided. Friends … Read more
This is the story of Tina, her journey through abuse, sex addiction and how she was able to find herself through healing and recovery. Each time Tina’s bedroom door opened, she cringed, hoping this time would be different. In the year that her cousin, five years her senior, lived with her family, she’d grown to … Read more
