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We often think about substance abuse and addiction as a fundamentally individual problem – a belief that has been codified by decades of media, books, and television that focuses fundamentally on the experience of the person struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. However, this disease ripples out and affects people and relationships far beyond the…
The term family can mean many different things to different people. The definition can span those you share a legal connection or DNA with, but can also include those you share a close relationship with who have been pivotal to shaping your life. No matter the description, family members shape us to become who we…
Healthy relationships typically involve two people coming together and sharing a life but also managing healthy boundaries, whereby they have their own interests, careers, friend groups, hobbies, and time to themselves. If one person in a relationship begins to become dependent or reliant on another, this could be because they are going through a difficult…
Since addiction is a progressive disease, it can be difficult to identify substance use in teenagers. Unhealthy patterns can develop into substance use disorder if left untreated. It’s important to communicate with your children frequently so that you know their passions, interests, and hobbies. This will help you recognize the early warning signs of addiction,…
When someone you care about is struggling with a gambling addiction, it’s challenging to figure out the best way to help them. How do you know if their gambling has turned into an addiction? Will they be upset if you share your concerns with them? Do you know what the treatment process for gambling addiction…
When a loved one is struggling with a severe mental health or substance use disorder, it can feel overwhelming. If they are resistant to seeking treatment on their own, and you are worried about their health and safety, it may be time to consider an intervention. When it comes to interventions, it’s important to work…
When a loved one is struggling with a serious mental health condition or a substance use disorder resulting in addiction, it’s challenging to determine how to seek help for them. At Feinberg Consulting, we have experienced these stressful situations firsthand, and we know how devastating and upsetting they can be for the entire family. Our…
My name is Dylan, and I’m an individual in long-term recovery from addiction. This is meaningful in many ways, but the most important is that I am no longer enslaved to the incessant obsession of a substance use disorder. My addiction didn’t start until college, although I can remember feeling “off” from an early age….
While in early recovery from an addiction or substance use disorder, it’s common to experience challenges and setbacks. This is especially true when integrating back into daily life, the community, and interacting with friends and family. Due to this, there are many benefits to working with Recovery Coaches. They can help individuals navigate change and…
When asked to write my recovery story, I immediately braced myself and felt the fear. This is what alcoholism and addiction want. I’ve been sober since July 12, 2005, and it still can feed me lies. Recovery has taught me to walk through the fear and do things anyway, recovery has never failed me. How…
When treating alcohol and substance use disorders (SUDs), or mental health conditions, it’s important for medical professionals to recognize if co-occurring disorders are present. A co-occurring disorder, also called comorbidity, or dual diagnosis, is a medical issue that occurs either simultaneously, or successively after another disease. These conditions may be mental, physical, or a combination…
Since April is Alcohol Awareness Month, it’s important to know the warning signs of alcohol addiction. At times, it can be difficult to recognize when someone is abusing alcohol. This is especially true when people go to great lengths to hide their addiction. This is why it’s extremely important to know the warning signs, especially…