Addiction & the Family: Why the Hate & Anger?
This is the first in a series of blogs about the effects of substance abuse on family relationships. Addiction is a family disease and every member of the family is affected. When a loved one is active in their addiction the equilibrium of the whole family is upset. The selfishness and inappropriate behavior of the loved one in the throes of substance abuse causes great sadness, hurt and anger in the family. Broken promises turn into lies. Continued lack of integrity on the
Effects of Stigma & Prejudice - Even After an Addict Gets Sober
Substance abusers, even those who are successfully recovering, are frequently treated differently than individuals without the disease. Often family members, employers, courts, law enforcement officials, etc. who encounter addicts and alcoholics are prejudiced against them despite the well-established fact that addiction is a chronic disease much like diabetes, Crohn’s disease or cancer. This blog explores the effects of prejudice toward addicts and alcoholics, why it happen
