Knowing the hidden dangers and what to watch out for can help parents distinguish between typical teenage behaviour and the early warning signs of a potential alcohol problem.
Helping others can feel like a lifeline, and it’s the cornerstone of recovery. It gives you structure and meaning. There is truth that helping others supports your own healing. But there is a difference between helping from a place of fullness and helping from a place of emptiness.
With the right help and support, your teen can learn to navigate these challenges without giving in to social pressures and engaging in behaviours such as drinking and drug use that ultimately harm them and cause emotional discomfort.
For many people, particularly teenagers and even adults, alcohol may seem like a quick fix, a way to self-medicate or cope with stress, anxiety or the endless pressures of daily life. Alcohol can provide a temporary release from the stresses we face in modern society, but the keyword here is temporary. It’s important, if not crucial,…
When you first get sober, everyone talks about how hard it will be. You know you will be dealing with cravings and triggers, and that early recovery is generally uncomfortable. Then, as you learn how to navigate life without substances, something changes. You start to think, I can actually do this. You start feeling better, and…
A woman once said in a group session, “I don’t trust myself yet. I trust you all more than I trust me.” She seemed embarrassed to say it, but no one else was surprised because they had all thought the same thing before. These thoughts are incredibly common for people in recovery. Even when the…
