How to Make Decisions in Early Recovery
Making decisions can be difficult, especially when your choice pertains to something potentially life-changing such as taking a new job or moving to a different state. Navigating decision-making as a newly sober person is even more challenging. How can you trust that you’re doing the right thing when you’re coming to terms every day with […]
Family Dynamics in Addiction Recovery
How Addiction Impacts Family Roles Addiction affects the entire family unit—not just the person misusing drugs or alcohol. When a parent, child or spouse is addicted, each member of the family copes in a different way. They may try to become the addicted person’s caretaker (“the hero”) or act out themselves (“the problem child”). Other […]
