Today I was reading this article Addiction Help which had many great points about others who want to help someone who is slipping into the grips of drug addiction or alcohol abuse. What really caught my attention about the article is that it had suggestions for someone to help another person in various stages of addiction - someone who is just starting to show signs of starting a habit, someone who had been addicted for...

For parents, it is a huge concern when a teenager begins smoking weed. Many parents feel like they are out of control or do not know how to help their teenager stop smoking weed. Doing things like grounding the teenager or taking away privileges will unlikely convince anyone to stop smoking weed. Teenagers are especially difficult to convince that they need to stop smoking weed. They are young, experimenting, and naturally...

Unfortunately many alcohloics are also abusive to their family members and friends.  It is not confirmed if alcoholism is the reason for the abusive behavior, or if it merely agitates what would already be an abusive relationship. Some may believe that it is only abusive men that are a threat. However, women are just as possible to be abusive alcoholics. Either way, for the friends and family members of an abusive alcoholic,...

Lately I’ve been listening to the song “How to Save a Life” by a band called the Fray. Since YouTube won’t let you embed the video, sorry you will have to click here to watch it. Here are the lyrics to this song: Lyrics to How To Save A Life : Step one you say we need to talk He walks you say sit down it’s just a talk He smiles politely back at you You stare politely right on through Some...

Talking to children about alcoholism can often be a very difficult thing to do. Children, who don’t see the world as grown-ups do, or do not really even know what alcohol is, may not understand things the way we do. If you’re helping a child deal or understand a parent in recovery, or if you ARE a parent in recovery, it’s important that you talk to the child in terms the child understands and make things...

The most important thing to do to help an alcoholic go through withdrawal is to learn about withdrawal symptoms and what the body is going through. Alcohol withdrawal can be very dangerous - and even fatal - so for a severely addicted alcoholic, the best thing to do is go to a treatment center that can provide medication to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and monitor the person to make sure they are safe while detoxing...

It can be very difficult to recognize the signs of an alcoholic. While it seems like the signs of an alcoholic or drug addict are obvious, many people can live with, or date someone without ever realizing they have a drinking problem. There are a few reasons for this. For one, alcohol consumption is somewhat socially acceptable. If you see someone having a few beers, chances are you don’t think anything of it. There...

Being the significant other of an alcoholic is not easy, especially if that alcoholic shows no signs of stopping or can admit he or she might have a problem. If you are married or have children, it can be even more complicated. It’s a question every partner asks themselves: Should You Continue Your Relationship With Someone Who Has a Drinking Problem? Being in a relationship with an alcoholic can cause you a lot...

Many people wonder why do people drink alcohol and don’t get help for it. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why people drink alcohol: 1. It relaxes them. Alcohol is a deppressant, which means it can “take the edge off” of feelings of anxiousness or anxiety. Many people who drink alcohol will do so after work, or a “long hard day”. 2. They think they deserve it: Many people who...

Many familes and friends are lost on how to help an alcoholic in treatment once the alcoholic has decided to get help and enter alcohol rehab. While it will greatly vary depending on the level of addiction and the treatment that the alcoholic is receiving, there are many things you can do to be successful towards a successful recovery for someone in alcohol rehab. Here is How to Help An Alcoholic During Alcohol Rehab: Listen...