It can be confusing if you suspect your loved one has an addiction. People with addictions become masters at hiding them. However, this takes energy and guile. Eventually, their efforts erode, and their caution begins to slip. The family wonders what is happening to their loved one. Soon, their excuses and your excuses for them […]
Enabling Addictive Behaviors Changes Family Dynamics
A family member struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) or behavioral addiction unwittingly changes the family dynamic. It’s an insidious splinter in the family system. Their behavior can be scary, frustrating, sad, aggravating, bewildering, and intrusive. This volatile situation can be highly emotionally charged for everyone. The family soon lives within a dysfunctional matrix due […]
Don’t Lose Hope: Addiction Is Treatable
A person can become addicted to just about anything. This is because the physiological cause and effect are the same regardless of the stimulus. Addiction is a physical, chemical, psychological, and medical condition. It hijacks the brain and controls the person’s life. It’s not a weakness of character; it is a disease. Fortunately, like many […]
Uncovering the Root Cause of Your Loved One’s Co-occurring Mental Health Issues
When someone has a substance use disorder (SUD), it is not uncommon for them to have a co-occurring mental health disorder. They might even have more than one. These may include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or bipolar disorder. Having SUD and another mental health disorder is like trying to unwind a never-ending […]
Finding a Therapist Who Advocates for You
A New Hope Recovery prides itself on how it advocates for you and your loved ones. First and foremost, a therapist should always have your and your loved one’s best interest at heart. If your loved one is lost in the throes of addiction, coupled with depression or other mental health issues, they may not […]
It Is Possible for Your Loved One to Break Free From Addiction
There is hope for your loved one that they can break free from addiction. However, just like other serious diseases, addiction requires professional treatment for people to recover. Family members who want to see their loved one break free from addiction can help by educating themselves. It helps to understand what addiction is and how […]
Treating Addiction in Medical Professionals
The medical field is a high-stress and high-risk profession. Likewise, the medical field involves difficult hours as well as experiencing traumatic events. Due to this, many medical professionals develop substance use disorders (SUDs), and the statistics of professionals turning to substance use seem to be on the incline. It is important to recognize triggers, survey […]
Addiction Is Not a Solitary Illness
Although a person who struggles with addiction often feels alone, in reality, they are not. Their debilitating illness splinters out through their family and friends and continues to cause havoc. Their loved ones gradually find themselves caught up in a never-ending cycle of trying to help and ultimately failing. This onerous paradox can ultimately destroy […]
Young Adults and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is prevalent among young adults and adults. It is estimated that around 4.4% of adults experience bipolar disorder at some point in their lives. Bipolar disorder signs and symptoms typically start in early adulthood, and one’s late teen years. Though children and adults can have this disorder, it is more likely to find […]
How Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder Can Lead to Addiction
Bipolar disorder is commonly known for constant and unusual mood swings. However, many people go undiagnosed, thinking their mood swings are typical. Undiagnosed bipolar disorder can lead to other mental health problems and addiction. Many people with undiagnosed bipolar disorder self-medicate to reduce their symptoms, not knowing they have bipolar disorder. The practice of self-medication […]