When someone struggles with substance abuse and addiction, their loved ones may want to provide additional support and get them the help they need but are unsure how to do so. Although interventions are depicted a certain way in television shows and movies, they rarely happen that way in real life.

Addiction can be a tough cycle to break. It robs you of control of your life, destroying your mental and physical health, relationships, and career. But it’s not impossible to overcome. With the right mindset, support, and tools, you can break the cycle of addiction and rebuild your life. Here are four tips for doing just that:

Addiction recovery is a long and arduous journey, filled with ups and downs, successes and setbacks. Recovery from addiction requires great strength, resilience, and even support from your loved ones. Addiction is not an individual struggle; it’s a family disease. That’s why the support and understanding of friends and family can provide the encouragement and motivation needed to achieve long-term sobriety.

This article will discuss how family members and friends can support their loved ones in addiction treatment and recovery.

Mental health disorders are a growing concern in the US due to their increasing prevalence and impact on individuals and society. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), more than 1 in 5 (57.8 million in 2021) adults in the US experience mental illness in any given year. Mental illnesses include many conditions that vary in severity, ranging from mild to moderate to severe. This article will focus on depression and anxiety and highlight the coping skills and strategies to help you manage these two conditions.

The definition of surrender is to cease resistance to someone or something and submit to its authority. For someone who’s experienced drug or alcohol addiction, the idea of surrendering to something isn’t a foreign concept. As someone in active addiction, you may have surrendered time and time again to drugs and alcohol, relinquishing the control you didn’t think you’d ever regain. But what does it mean to surrender in recovery? Today we’re going to talk about surrender in addiction recovery and ways you can do this in your own journey.

The role of a mother is not always an easy one, but it is incredibly important. In some households, these are the family members that bear the emotional weight and well-being of their families. In other families, this may be the person that plays this role while also going to work each day. This dedication and love is something worth celebrating. Faith in Recovery is honoring Mother’s Day 2023 by taking a look at why we celebrate, bible verses for the occasion, and offering resources to mothers in need of support.