Ten Signs of Gambling Addiction

Compulsive gambling can be a silent killer because addiction to gambling does not always stand out to those around a person with addiction. The signs of gambling addiction are often overlooked. Learn some of the potential signs of gambling addiction and how to seek help for oneself or an individual in the family or close Read More…

Why Are People Afraid to Get Sober?

Most people do not want to get sober. Sobriety can be a scary idea as the only way a person has behaved for so long has been under the influence of drugs and alcohol. It is hard to admit drugs and alcohol have that much control over a person’s life and is very hard to Read More…

Should I Tell an Addict He’s in Denial?

Should I Tell an Addict He’s in Denial?

  The term ‘denial’ refers to a a state of mind some people use to cope with reality or protect the individual from accepting the truth of what is happening. Denial is the insistence a known fact is false, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Learn more about what denial is, Read More…

How do I Tell My Family I’m Addicted?

How do I Tell My Family I’m Addicted?

Accepting that you’re addicted is difficult. Denial is a very strong crutch that addicts use to confront wellwishers and hide their problem, particularly from friends and family.   However, there comes a time when an addict has to break the news of his addiction to his near and dear ones. This coming clear on your Read More…