How to Talk to Your Kids About Addiction

How to Talk to Your Kids About Addiction

Addiction may seem like a topic that is too heavy to discuss with a child, but it can be necessary to help them understand the world around them. This is particularly true if they have witnessed someone struggling with addiction or their life has been impacted by the...
The Importance of Family in Recovery

The Importance of Family in Recovery

“You alone can do it, but you can’t do it alone.” This famous quote sums up one of the struggles of recovery. The person who is fighting addiction must take ownership of their own sobriety or it won’t be sustainable–but support is needed for them to be...
Patterns of Addiction in Families

Patterns of Addiction in Families

Substance use disorders can frequently be found in multiple generations of a family. It can make a person curious, if this is due to trauma from living in a tumultuous childhood home or if there is a genetic component. In truth, there are many reasons why this occurs....
Mental Illness and Addiction

Mental Illness and Addiction

It is very common for people with substance use disorders to also have mental health conditions and vice versa. This phenomenon goes by several names, including “dual diagnosis”, “co-morbid conditions” and “co-existing conditions”. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center, in...