Teen drug addiction is a significant and increasingly common issue that affects many adolescents around the world. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly half (46.6%) of teens will have tried illicit drugs by the time they reach 12th grade. What starts as experimentation can quickly lead to dependency, with serious physical, […]
In this article, Wellbrook Recovery explains how family and friends can recognize the signs and symptoms of a functioning alcoholic. Early intervention is key when someone you care about is suffering from an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), whether their diagnosis is mild, moderate, or severe. What Is a Functioning Alcoholic? A functioning alcoholic, or a […]
You don’t know what to do. The spouse you married, you loved, you know has been replaced by a stranger. Maybe they’re distant, angry, or depressed, often absent. You sense they are no longer truthful and the trust of many years seems to be absent. Is it something you’ve done? You’re afraid to talk, afraid […]
Understanding and recognizing the signs of addiction to alcohol and drugs is essential to be able to guide a struggling loved one toward recovery. Affecting millions of people worldwide, addiction is a chronic disease that alters the brain’s function. Catching the negative patterns earlier on enables professional intervention and treatment before it can destroy lives. […]
