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5 Ways You Can Overcome Anxiety Without Alcohol

Coping with anxiety without alcohol can be a real challenge. This is true especially when you’re used to getting intoxicated before performing or speaking in front of a crowd. So, how do you get over it? Find out below.

For some people, being around a huge crowd or being on a stage, or simply just facing others, can be a big source of anxiety. Overcoming this can be a challenge, and many may turn to alcohol to give them some sort of “liquid courage.” Many may feel inadequate or lack confidence, and by getting themselves intoxicated, they can be less inhibited and more at ease. Read More

Nov 21, 2018 By bh_admin Behavioral Addiction, Coping with Addiction, Getting Treatment, Mental Health, Seek Intervention, Sobriety, Substance Abuse, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorder | Leave a Comment

5 Things to Tell Your Addicted Spouse to Get Them Into Rehab

Marriage is hard work–even more so when you have an addicted spouse. When your husband or wife is addicted to drugs, alcohol or behavior, the addiction almost always take center stage to your marriage. So, what do you do?

Having a spouse who is in active addiction can be extremely difficult. Your days can be filled with uncertainty and dysfunction. You may get into situations you never thought you’d be in when you said “I do.” After all, when you married your spouse, you never signed up for the chaos and trauma their addiction brings. Read More

Nov 12, 2018 By bh_admin Addiction, Addiction and Family, Alcoholism, An Addict's Lifestyle, Behavioral Addiction, Bridges of Hope, Co-dependency, Coping with Addiction, Getting Treatment, Seek Intervention, Substance Abuse, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorder | Leave a Comment

Can Postpartum Depression Lead to Addiction?

Postpartum depression can cause some mothers to resort to drugs and alcohol as a form of self-medication. This can lead on substance abuse, which may later on develop into addiction.

Motherhood, especially for first-time moms, can be filled with so many unexpected challenges. Even for those who have had multiple births can find that each baby also brings different challenges, as not all babies and situations are the same. Read More

Nov 8, 2018 By bh_admin Addiction, Addiction and Family, Alcoholism, Coping with Addiction, Getting Treatment, Mental Health, Sleeping Pills, Substance Abuse, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorder | Leave a Comment

How to Have a Fun Sober and Happy Halloween

Celebrating a happy Halloween sober can be tough. This is true especially if you’re used to booze-filled Halloween parties. If before, when you were in active addiction, Happy Halloween means getting high and wasted, this time is different. Read More

Oct 30, 2018 By bh_admin 12 Steps, Addiction, Getting Treatment, Hope for Recovery, Inspiration, Recovery, Rehabilitation and Recovery, Sobriety | Leave a Comment

I Want to Go to a Rehab–What Do I Do?

Making the decision to go to a rehab is one of the bravest things you may have ever done. At least, it’s a smart idea. You are acknowledging that there is a problem and you’re seeking help. Read More

Oct 3, 2018 By bh_admin Addiction, Alcoholism, Behavioral Addiction, Bridges of Hope, Getting Treatment, Hope for Recovery, Recovery, Rehabilitation and Recovery, Seek Intervention | 2 Comments

5 Signs You’re in a Co-Dependent Relationship

Have you ever heard of the term “co-dependent relationship” or “co-dependency”? Both are the same buzzwords that are usually attached with addiction and mental health. They both describe unhealthy, often destructive, relationships. Read More

Sep 25, 2018 By bh_admin Addiction, Addiction and Family, An Addict's Lifestyle, Behavioral Addiction, Bridges of Hope, Coping with Addiction, Effects of Drugs, Getting Treatment, Mental Health, Parenting, Substance Abuse, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorder, Teenage | Leave a Comment

Should You Say Something About Your Friend’s Addiction?

Should you tell on your friend’s addiction? Where do you draw the line between concern and meddling? Find out below.

Substance abuse can easily turn into substance addiction. In fact, there’s a thin line that separates the two, making it hard to recognize, especially on someone you know and care about, like a friend. A friend’s addiction can also be hard to face. There may be times when you wonder if you should mention about your friend’s addiction or just keep mum about it.

Sep 25, 2018 By bh_admin Addiction, Alcoholism, An Addict's Lifestyle, Behavioral Addiction, Bridges of Hope, Gambling Addiction, Getting Treatment, Seek Intervention, Substance Abuse, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorder | Leave a Comment

Are You Helping an Addict or Not? Recognizing Enabling Behavior

Enabling behavior never helps an addict. This is because it shields the addict from the full impact and natural consequences of their behavior and actions. Enabling is very different from supporting or helping the addict, because on the contrary, enabling behavior further draws the addict deep into the addiction. Read More

Sep 18, 2018 By bh_admin Addiction, Addiction and Family, Behavioral Addiction, Co-dependency, Enabling, Getting Treatment, Parenting, Substance Abuse, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorder, Teenage | Leave a Comment

How Your Drinking Ruins Your Relationship

Drinking, especially excessively, in cases of alcoholism or alcohol addiction, can have major drawbacks–and it can damage relationships in ways that you may never be able to repair.

For many people, alcohol is a seemingly harmless reason to unwind and celebrate. In fact, it’s part of many cultures all over the world. People drink alcohol such as beer, wine, champagne, cognac, and all sorts of liquors for many reasons. Some do it for fun, socialization, relaxing, escape, get sleeps, and even to relieve symptoms such as stress. Read More

Sep 17, 2018 By bh_admin Addiction, Addiction and Family, Alcoholism, An Addict's Lifestyle, Getting Treatment, Seek Intervention, Sobriety, Substance Abuse, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorder | Leave a Comment

8 Ways to Keep Your Child Off Drugs

At Bridges of Hope, we know personally the pain of addiction. Addiction is a disease based on biochemical changes in the brain that affect a person’s behavior, motivation, decision-making, and learning.

As a parent, you can do a lot to help your child stay away from drugs. Aside from drug education, you can create a healthy, happy, and non-threatening environment for your children to thrive in. Read More

Aug 24, 2018 By bh_admin Addiction, Addiction and Family, Alcoholism, Co-dependency, Coping with Addiction, Getting Treatment, Parenting, Rehabilitation and Recovery, Substance Abuse, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorder, Teenage | Leave a Comment

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