Communicating Your Addiction Recovery Needs to Family
Updated on 1/31/2023 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC For people who have experienced an addiction to alcohol or other drugs and are seeking recovery, you have probably begun to realize that the consequences of your substance use have not only affected you but have also affected your loved ones. Substance use […]
The Benefits of Family Drug Rehab Programs
Updated on 10/13/23 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Addiction is a family disease. There is no question that when one family member is experiencing addiction, other family members will also share its consequences. While most treatment programs facilitate treatment solely for the individual struggling with substance use, this disregards the rest […]
The Role of Family in Alcohol or Substance Addiction Treatment
If you notice a loved one’s personality or habits have changed, you wonder why they are different. Unprecedented changes in personal, social or family relationships can signal an addiction to alcohol or drugs. There are many reasons people transition from their interests. A lack of engagement in activities or relationships can lead you to wonder […]
Just One Sip: When One Drink Isn’t Enough during the Holidays
Just One Sip: When One Drink Isn’t Enough during the Holidays Updated on 11/15/23 The holidays are the time of year when people become a part of a party circuit. They are either obligated or pressured to attend parties, social gatherings or traditional family events, which cause stress, anxiety, or depression. Throughout this hectic and […]
The Best Gifts for Individuals in Recovery
Updated on 06/25/24 The holiday season is approaching, and along with it comes great pressures of gift-giving for our closest friends and family. It is a time of immense joy and equally for many, a time of great challenge. Specifically, for those who are new, or even seasoned in recovery, the time of year that […]
Finding Help for a Loved One So You Can Heal
Finding Help for a Loved One So You Can Heal Updated on 06/25/24 Living with a loved one who struggles with an addiction can be extremely difficult. You might feel that everything you say or do takes on a new meaning. Your words might even influence them in ways that could be detrimental or beneficial […]
Having a Happy Holiday With Friends, Family and Sobriety
Having a Happy Holiday With Friends, Family and Sobriety Updated on 06/25/24 The holidays are soon approaching. This is a time of year where many reconnect with friends and family to celebrate the holiday season’s joys. This is often a time of year for gatherings, parties, dinners, in-office gift exchanges and meeting friends out for […]
Alcoholism: Does it Run In the Family?
When people have their first drink in their life, they think of it as a milestone. It is a social landmark and an identifier that you are an adult who has turned 21. People drink while they are out, and people enjoy alcohol. However, it is essential to know how it affects you. Alcohol Addiction […]
Social Distancing and Quarantine: Looking at the Bright Side
Social Distancing and Quarantine During Coronavirus: Looking at the Bright Side With everything going on in the world right now, it can be hard not to feel anxious and stressed out. Our normal daily routines have been turned upside down, our creature comforts are either gone or hard to come by, and it is nearly […]
4 Tips on How to be There for a Loved One During Treatment
4 Tips on How to be There for a Loved One During Treatment Updated on 06/04/24 If your loved one has made the difficult decision to go to treatment, you may be wondering what you can do to be there for them. This can be especially true if they are entering residential rehab or traveling […]