Drug Addict

The 4 Most Common Causes Of Addiction Relapse

Carole Bennett, MA | Posted 12.01.2011

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Carole Bennett, MA

In working for years with both the family and their loved ones' substance abuse issues, I have concluded that even though there are a myriad of reasons for relapse, there are four basic ones that can become an easy switch to flip.

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Are Others Judgmental About Your Relationship With an Alcoholic/Addict?

Carole Bennett, MA | Posted 11.17.2011

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Carole Bennett, MA

Judgmental behavior is one rung below rescuing or enabling. The person that stands in judgment of another can insulate themselves from physical involvement.

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Smoking Crack In Paris: EXCLUSIVE Unpublished Excerpt From Bill Clegg's 'Portrait Of An Addict As A Young Man'

Posted 05.25.2011

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Literary agent Bill Clegg's new memoir, "Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man," comes out today, June 7, and offers a fascinating look into the life o...

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Is Relapse Part Of Recovery?

Carole Bennett, MA | Posted 11.17.2011

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Carole Bennett, MA

Relapse is common when the alcoholic/addict has not had enough recovery under their belt through 12-step meetings, sponsorship, counseling or their own personal determination to rely on an arsenal of "tools" to ward off the relapse demon.

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Addiction: Holidays Are A Time To Secure Boundaries

Carole Bennett, MA | Posted 11.17.2011

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Carole Bennett, MA

No matter how you view the holidays, there is added pressure and anxiety if you want your loved one to be part of the picture but they are struggling with a substance abuse issue.

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The Roller Coaster Relationship With An Alcoholic/Addict: When Do You Get Off the Ride?

Carole Bennett, MA | Posted 11.17.2011

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Carole Bennett, MA

I have compiled what I call The Pyramid of Change; 6 phases of the alcoholic/addict from the beginnings of irresponsible behavior to full blown wreckage.

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Addiction In U.S. At Pandemic Levels

wellness.com | Posted 11.17.2011

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Untreated alcohol and drug addiction in the United States remains at pandemic levels, with little change from year to year, an expert says....

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Do You Have An Addictive Personality?

DivineCaroline | By Sarah Krupp | Posted 11.17.2011

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Nearly everyone has had a taste of what it would be like to have an addiction--eating a second (and third) piece of cake, staying out until 4 a.m. dri...

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The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Preemie Births to Addict Moms

Ramon Resa, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

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Ramon Resa, MD

Shouldn't we do everything to save a child, no matter the risk or the cost?

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