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Drugs win, relationships lose
It is nevertheless a fact that an addict identifies his/her patterns well before he/she becomes a true addict. They observe the changes happening within themselves but often choose to ignore the consequences because of the compulsive behaviour that the drugs induce in them. They notice their relationships being tormented and acknowledge themselves being isolated. But […]
Posted on October 3, 2020Toxic relationships and addiction
It is a proven fact that toxic relationships lead to addiction. To understand the relation, we need to understand what a toxic relationship is. Toxic relationship is a relationship where negativity prevails and personal boundaries are not observed. Emotional/physical abuse or both of them is a common occurrence in these relationships and this abuse is […]
Posted on October 2, 2020Two addicts in a relationship
Everyone falls in love and wants to make their relationships work. But here is the million-dollar question. Can two addicts in a relationship make it work? Well, the answer is that there have been several examples of success where two romantic partners have been addicts and have recovered well with sheer determination and professional guidance. […]
Posted on October 1, 2020Why Healthy Relationships are Vital in Addiction Recovery
Supportive relationships provide many benefits to us in many walks of life and the same is true when you are a recovering addict. The entire process of recovery from addiction is supported by relationships and social network apart from doctors and psychiatrists. Behavioural health care providers, peer providers, family members, friends and social networks and […]
Posted on September 27, 2020Stress of Addiction on Romantic Relationships
Alcohol abuse doesn’t just affect the person with addiction but also extends to affect his/her relationship with romantic partners. As they move forward with their recovery, taking time to better understand that relationship issues are linked to alcohol abuse can help them create healthier bonds. The stress that addiction causes among the romantic relationships is […]
Posted on September 23, 2020