The Family & Addiction

Turns out I have a whole lot in common with Shia Lebeouf. Who would have thought?

No matter how much you try, you cannot control your loved one's addiction. Remind yourself these four things to better support them.

You want to help your loved one as they battle their addiction, but knowing whether you are actually helping isn't always easy. Take this quiz to find out if your current methods are the best choices for your loved one.

Watching your child struggle with drugs or alcohol can make you feel hopeless and helpless. Learn what you can do to help your loved one overcome their addiction.

Knowing what to do to help your addicted loved one isn’t always easy. Find out if you are enabling their addiction or helping them get on track to recovery.

When Maggie's dad revealed his struggles with alcohol, her whole life changed. Now, Maggie shares what she has learned from her father's struggle with addiction.

Watching a friend struggle with alcohol abuse can be heartbreaking, but there are steps you can take to help your friend get back on track to living a happy, healthy life.

Drug overdoses were once kept hidden behind closed doors. But as the opioid epidemic spreads, more and more families are sharing the truth about their loved one’s use, addiction, and death ⎼ in hopes of helping others who are struggling.

Finding out your son or daughter is addicted can be an overwhelming time. Learn about 5 steps on how to best support your child.

The signs of addiction aren't always easy to recognize, especially when it comes to a loved one. Learn some common red flags of alcoholism and help your loved one get the help they need.

Addiction can put a strain on relationships, especially romantic ones. See if substance abuse is jeopardizing your romance and find ways to resolve the tension.

Setting boundaries encourages understanding and respect. Learn how families of those in recovery can utilize and benefit from this skill in everyday life.