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Addiction & Mental Health Blog - Page 5 of 23

Supporting a Spouse in Recovery Without Losing Yourself

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor When your spouse or partner commits to recovery, it can bring enormous relief and hope. It can also bring uncertainty. You may wonder how to help without hovering, how to rebuild trust after painful experiences and how to handle your own

Gaming Addiction Signs in Adults: When Play Becomes a Problem

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Video games are one of the most popular hobbies in the world, and for many adults they are a healthy way to relax, connect with friends and have fun. For some people, though, gaming starts to crowd out sleep, work, relationships

Holidays in Recovery: A Practical Plan for Staying Steady

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many people in recovery, they bring a unique mix of stress. There are parties with open bars, family gatherings full of old dynamics, disrupted routines, financial pressure and memories of past holidays that

Talking to Kids About a Parent’s Addiction: An Age-by-Age Guide

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor When a parent struggles with alcohol or drugs, children feel it, even if no one says a word. They notice tension, broken plans, mood changes and hushed conversations. Without an explanation, kids often fill the gaps with their own ideas, and

Technology Addiction in Adults: Phones, Scrolling and Finding Balance

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Smartphones put work, news, entertainment and nearly everyone you know in your pocket. That convenience is real, and so is the pull. Many adults find themselves reaching for their phone without thinking, scrolling long past bedtime or feeling uneasy when they

Virtual IOP vs. In-Person IOP: How to Choose the Right Format

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor An intensive outpatient program, or IOP, lets you receive structured treatment while living at home. For years, that meant driving to a clinic several times a week. Today, many programs also offer IOP online through live video sessions, which opens up

What Is Residential Treatment? A Plain-Language Guide

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Residential treatment means living at a treatment center for a period of time while you take part in a full schedule of therapy, medical care and recovery skill-building. You sleep, eat and spend your days in a setting designed around getting

What to Expect When a Loved One Goes to Rehab: A Family Guide

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor The day a loved one enters treatment can bring a flood of emotions: relief that they are getting help, worry about how they are doing and uncertainty about what comes next. Many families also feel an odd emptiness once the daily

What to Pack for Rehab: A General Checklist and Practical Tips

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Packing for treatment can feel strangely emotional. Folding clothes and gathering toiletries makes the decision real, and it is normal to feel nervous, relieved or both. Having a plan for what to bring can take one worry off your plate so

When a Loved One Refuses Treatment: What Families Can Do Next

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor You finally worked up the courage to ask your loved one to get help, and they said no. Maybe they laughed it off, got angry or promised to cut back on their own. Now you are left wondering what to do

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