Category: Addiction Impact

The impact of substance use on families reaches far beyond the person struggling with addiction. It changes how people communicate, trust, and care for one another. You might see tension replace warmth, or silence take...

Drugs can change how a person feels, thinks, and acts—sometimes without them even noticing at first. Over time, the effects grow stronger, shaping emotions, judgment, and the way reality is seen. When drugs influence a...

Many people wonder if addiction is simply a choice or if it can be passed down through family lines. Research shows that genetics and addiction are closely connected, and family history can play a major...

Children often feel lost when a parent struggles with addiction. They may carry fear, shame, or guilt without knowing how to express it. If you’re helping a child whose parent is struggling with addiction, you...

Learning how to help adult child with addiction can feel confusing and overwhelming. You want to support them, but you worry about doing too much or making things worse. Many parents find themselves caught between...