by DJ Chiasson | Oct 14, 2025 | Family
Understanding How Substance Abuse Hurts Your Family If you’ve been wondering “Is my substance abuse hurting my family?”, the honest answer starts with understanding what you’re facing. Substance abuse and addiction aren’t moral failings...
by DJ Chiasson | Oct 6, 2025 | Addiction Treatment
Recognizing the Need for Substance use Help You might be wondering if what you’re experiencing truly counts as a substance use problem. Here’s something important to know right from the start: addiction isn’t about moral weakness or lack of...
by DJ Chiasson | Sep 23, 2025 | Dual Diagnosis
Understanding Dual Diagnosis When someone struggles with both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time, this is called a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. Think of it like having two interconnected health challenges that feed off...
by DJ Chiasson | Sep 16, 2025 | Trauma
Is There a Connection Between Trauma and Addiction? Trauma and addiction are closely linked, but many people struggling with substance abuse don’t fully understand this connection. Research consistently shows that traumatic experiences often lead to addiction,...
by DJ Chiasson | Sep 9, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction
Recognizing the Signs of Alcoholism in Your Family Member Family alcoholism occurs when alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects not just the individual drinking, but creates ripple effects throughout the entire family system. You might find yourself wondering, “how...
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