Contributed by Stephanie Sands, BSc, writer for Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope. Recently popularized by television shows like "Intervention," staging a meeting with family, friends and addiction specialists for a loved one struggling with drug addiction seems like a good idea in theory. The purpose of an intervention is to help convince the addicted [...]
Contributed by Stephanie Sands, BSc, writer for Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope. Supporting a loved one through their struggle with alcohol addiction can so difficult. You may find yourself experiencing a range of emotions from anger to sadness, frustration to hopelessness, all the while not wanting to give up hope for their recovery. Social [...]
Negative behavioral patterns may be increasingly observed in teenage boys, often putting parents and guardians in a position of helplessness, fear and being overwhelmed when it comes to learning how to effectively address these behaviors. Teenage boys who exemplify behaviors such as physical aggression, abusive acting out, verbal destruction, etc. can labeled as "bad," or [...]
Substance abuse presents a compelling threat to public health. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, roughly 2 million people seek treatment for drug and alcohol abuse each year in the U.S. Perhaps the most common route for addiction recovery is the “12 Step Process,” which was first introduced in the 1939 [...]
Parenting a teenage boy can come with ups and downs, but ultimately, parents and caregivers want the best for their son as he grows and develops into an adult. Many parents are faced with new challenges in our day and age, with advancements in technology and countless new environmental stressors. Learning how to navigate through [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.