Alcoholism is a Choice. Or Is It?
Diabetes. Parkinson’s. Cancer. These are probably the kinds of conditions you imagine when you hear the phrase chronic disease. You may have a loved one who has battled one of...
How to Stop Enabling a Person’s Substance Use
Addiction is a powerful disease. It can change the way a person behaves or feels. It can do considerable damage to the body. Its effects can even spread to the...
Dealing with Guilt and Shame in Addiction Recovery
Alcohol or drug use often starts as a way to deal with difficult emotions like guilt and shame. When you self-medicate in this way, you experience the illusion of control...
