Recovery Begins With an Honest Self-Diagnosis
We have found that there are basically two general categories of destructive patterns of behavior; compliance-pleasing others, and control-manipulating others. The following is a checklist of...
View ArticleAm I in a Codependent Relationship?
Codependency is a word we hear a lot in drug and alcohol treatment. The question clients and their family members ask the most is, “How do I know if I’m in a codependent relationship?” I often answer...
View ArticleThe Codependency Checklist
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and that generally means food and celebrating with family and friends. For many of us, being sober around the holidays is something new and challenging. Many of our...
View ArticleSigns of Codependency
With Thanksgiving and the holidays fast approaching, dysfunctional families and codependent dynamics can become more apparent than ever. One of the reasons we get off track is because we haven’t...
View ArticleAm I in a Codependent Relationship: Part II
Earlier in the week, we discussed codependent relationships from a broader perspective as we introduced the topic, definition, and basic defining factors. Today, we’re going to delve a bit deeper,...
View ArticleConducting a Relapse Analysis
You’ll hear it time and time again: Relapses start before you take the first drug or drink. It’s critical to analyze a relapse or a slip, and look for the contributing factors to help prevent relapse...
View ArticleStress and Sobriety: Part II
We’ve been talking about stress and how it relates to becoming clean and sober. Sometimes people are experiencing stress, but think it’s a symptom of something else so it goes undiagnosed. Today...
View ArticleHow Do I Know if I Have a Substance Abuse Problem?
How do you know if you have an actual substance abuse problem versus just “getting carried away sometimes?” Some people think it’s the amount of alcohol or drugs you use that matters most. Others think...
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