FAMILY AND ADDICTION
Are Functioning Addicts Actually Functional?
Everyone comes from different walks of life. That being said, anyone can be an addict and there is no stereotypical version of what an addict should look like or be in society. There are many addicts, some you would never know unless you paid very close attention. Those people are what we call functioning addicts.
Siblings and Addiction
Addiction is a common worry amongst families who have a member that struggles with addiction. Are younger members of the family more likely to become addicts?
Lies are Relapse Fuel
We usually write articles about what family members can do to improve the chances of their loved ones staying sober. However, this article is directed at those struggling with addiction, how something that may seem harmless to them can lead down a road to utter destruction.
It All Started When I Was a Teenager
When I was 14 years old, I started using Ambien, Adavan, and Dilaudid and smoking weed to cover up the problems I was having at home. I was constantly getting into fights, doing badly in school, and doing anything to get attention at home.
The Christmas that Should Not Have Been
Presents, lights, family, food, cold weather; all go hand in hand with the holidays. Addiction, pain, dysfunction, lies; things that shouldn’t be associated with the holidays but unfortunately are all too common if there is an addict in the family .
