How Growing Up with Alcoholic Parents Affects Children
Alcohol addiction can have a profound effect on children growing up in households with an alcoholic parent or parents. Children of alcoholic parents can experience a range of traumatic events and feelings, which can have long-term effects on their emotional and psychological well-being. Often, children of alcoholic parents can develop their own struggles with alcohol […]
How to Help an Alcoholic Family Member
Alcohol use can become an issue for many families, and it can be challenging when a family member is struggling with alcoholism. Feeling overwhelmed, confused, and even angry in this situation is natural. However, there are steps you can take to help an alcoholic family member get the support they need for recovery. With help […]
The Link Between Depression and Eating Disorders
Note to reader: This blog contains discussions about suicide, which might be disturbing or triggering for some readers. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, we urge you to seek professional help immediately or contact a crisis hotline in your area. Depression can be a debilitating mental health condition that affects […]
Isolation and Addiction: 3 Big Reasons Folks with SUDs Isolate
The increasing issue of feeling lonely despite numerous ways to stay connected to society can often lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as turning to alcohol to alleviate loneliness. This doesn’t just worsen the issue but also increases the risk of addiction. Loneliness is a complex emotion that can lead to a variety of negative consequences. […]
10 Family Therapy Activities for the Summer
At Sanford Behavioral Health, we believe that family therapy is an integral part of addiction recovery. Fortunately, summer is a great time to begin addiction treatment in general and family therapy specifically. There is a wide array of family therapy activities that are suited for the summer at our family therapy and counseling program. Many […]
What Are the Benefits of Outpatient Detox?
In an ideal world, when a person has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, they could take a few weeks off from their responsibilities. They could then enroll in an inpatient detox center and begin the process of recovery away from life’s temptations and triggers. However, life rarely resembles an ideal world. In most […]
