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Supporting a Loved One
How to help someone you love through recovery.
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When Gambling Starts Affecting Daily Life: Signs It May Be Time for Structured Outpatient Support
Gambling is often viewed as entertainment, whether it involves sports betting, casino visits, online gambling apps, or card games with friends. For many people, gambling remains occasional
What Therapy for Gambling-Related Challenges Can Look Like in Outpatient Treatment
Many people struggling with gambling-related behaviors are unsure what treatment actually involves. Some individuals assume therapy only focuses on stopping gambling, while others may feel uncertain
Balancing Recovery and Daily Responsibilities While Receiving Gambling Support
For many individuals struggling with gambling-related challenges, one of the biggest concerns about seeking treatment is how it will affect work, school, family responsibilities or daily routines
How to Find a Sponsor in Pennsylvania: A Guide for People New to Recovery
What Is a Sponsor and Why Does Recovery Research Support Having One? If you are new to recovery in Pennsylvania, one of the first things you will hear at a meeting is that you should get a sponsor. For many people, that advice lands somewhe
Staying Sober at Philadelphia Sports Events: A Guide for Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and Sixers Fans in Recovery
Staying Sober as a Philadelphia Sports Fan in Recovery There's nothing quite like being a Philadelphia sports fan. Whether you're tailgating at Lincoln Financial Field before an Eagles game, cheering at Citizens Bank Park as the Phillies he
IOP vs PHP vs Weekly Therapy: How Do I Know What I Need?
If you are considering mental health treatment in Pennsylvania, it is common to feel overwhelmed by the different levels of care. Terms like IOP, PHP
Understanding the Effects of Living with an Alcoholic Spouse and How to Help
Living with an alcoholic spouse can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally draining experience. In addition to the effects on the individual struggling with addiction
Holiday Gift Ideas for Someone in Recovery
Giving inspirational books, guided journals and experiences are just a few gift ideas for your loved one in recovery. , It’s easy to overthink gift-giving, especially for those of us who don’t have a natural instinct for gifting. We put exp
Relapse Prevention Techniques You Need to Know
For someone who has a loved one in recovery, relapse can be a person’s worst nightmare. Returning to drugs or alcohol can make sobriety seem
Can I Help My Loved One Find Treatment?
For anyone combating a mental illness or substance use addiction, it can be challenging for their friends and family to sit by and watch. As
Drug Addiction and Relationships
It is absolutely possible to maintain a healthy relationship with an individual facing drug addiction, although there are struggles to be faced together., Drug addiction often impacts more than just the person struggling with the disease
Your Role in a Family Member's Substance Use Battle
Your support plays an important part in your loved one’s road to recovery, in conversation and a physical presence that’s encouraging and confidence-building. , When one of your family members is struggling with substance abuse, you might f
Coping with an Addicted Family Member
Here's how to cope when you find out a family member has an addiction. Be sure to take care of your own health so you can support your loved one., Learning that a family member is struggling with an addiction is a life-changing experience
Gift Shopping for a Loved One in Recovery
Journals, gym passes and photo albums can make meaningful and useful gifts for your loved one in addiction recovery. , Gift giving during the holiday season can come with lots of challenges, including the pressure to find the perfect gift
3 Recommended Addiction Memoirs
Addiction memoirs can be beneficial to people in recovery, as well as their loved ones. Here are 3 recommended books for people struggling with addiction., For thousands of years, books have been used to educate people, to inspire them, and
Are You Enabling Your Loved One?
Knowing when it’s time to say "no" to your struggling loved one can be difficult. We break down how to know if you’re an enabler., The term “enabling” is often linked to substance use disorders because of addiction’s tendency to be a family
Helping a Friend Going Through Substance Abuse
Are you concerned about someone who is trying to cope with substance abuse? Read to learn how you can help a friend through substance abuse and addiction., Drug addiction can be treated successfully, but it's extremely difficult to stop usi
Being There for a Coworker Returning from Treatment
Prioritize listening, empathy, and recognizable social cues to appropriately address any coworkers returning from substance use treatment., Having a coworker return from treatment for substance use can bring about many feelings. You might f
Family Therapy for Addiction Recovery
The involvement of family in addiction recovery can impact their loved one's success. Addiction support groups can play a pivtol role during the recovery process., When a person is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, everyone in the
Seeking Your Own Help While a Loved One Receives Treatment
My partner is in rehab, so why do I need help? Read to better understand the issues left in the wake of a partner going to rehab., The presence of addiction in the family is powerful and destructive. The effects are felt long after the pers
Narcan, Why it's Needed and How to Get it
Find out what makes Narcan a life-saving tool for first repsonders, a drug helping them win the fight against opiate overdose., According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, almost 50,000 people overdosed on opioids in 2019. The issue
