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5 Signs You’re in a Co-Dependent Relationship

September 25, 2018

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...

Help for Parents: How to Detect Teenage Drug Use in Your Kids

September 25, 2018

Surely every parent would agree–one of their biggest and worst fears is to have their child abusing substances like drugs and alcohol. As parents, all...

Should You Say Something About Your Friend’s Addiction?

September 25, 2018

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...

Alcohol is the Real Gateway Drug–And It’s Legal

September 22, 2018

The Real Gateway Drug is Legal–and It’s Alcohol Marijuana used to get the rap for being the gateway drug. However, recent research has shown that...

Are You Helping an Addict or Not? Recognizing Enabling Behavior

September 18, 2018

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....

5 Subtle Signs You’re Dating Someone With an Active Addiction

September 18, 2018

Watch out for these 5 subtle signs that you could be dating someone with an active addiction. Here in the Philippines, the perception of what...

How Your Drinking Ruins Your Relationship

September 17, 2018

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...