Category: Addiction Impact

Being in a relationship with an addict in recovery can feel confusing, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming. You may want to help but also need to protect your own wellbeing. Recovery changes the way couples communicate,...

When a parent struggles with addiction, the effects reach far beyond their own health. Children often carry the weight in ways that aren’t always easy to see. The impact of parental addiction on child development...

Kids living with addicted parents often feel scared, confused, or alone. You might worry about their safety, their future, or how they’re coping. It’s hard to know what to say or do, especially when you’re...

When one person in a marriage struggles with substance use, both partners suffer. Addiction and divorce often go hand in hand, leaving people stuck between wanting to help and needing to protect themselves. If you're...

Watching your child struggle with addiction can leave you feeling helpless, angry, and worn down. Many parents of addicts blame themselves or try to fix everything, but that rarely works. You may not be the...