Alcohol and drug addictions are more likely than not to cause dysfunctional family relationships. A dysfunctional family is one in which the abuse of one or more family members causes others to make accommodations for their actions. Reading this definition, it is easy to see how it’s so strongly related to addiction. The individual with an alcohol or drug abuse problem disrupts the other’s lives greatly. Loved ones engage in patterns of enabling and codependency, which make it easier for the addict to continue destructive behaviors. They make excuses for the addict’s actions. Family members don’t do this intentionally, but it is a natural reaction. (more…)

Drug rehabilitation is not a simple process, it will take a full commitment on your part. That commitment alone will not be enough. Your self control and dedication are, I’m sure, impressive but no one can realistically expect to control their addiction through sheer will power. The grasp that drugs take on people’s lives are just to strong and are usually so well entrenched by the time addiction treatment programs are even considered that the thought of going it alone is just unrealistic. (more…)