Posted by Dr. Neill Neill
In one of my articles I talked about how addiction and codependency can be two sides of the same coin. That generated yet another request for an article about dealing with alcoholic children. Having to deal with adult addicted children is something I could never wish on any parent, but sadly, it is a reality in many parents’ lives.
Categories: Alcoholism, Alcoholism and Family, Parenting
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Tags: addiction, adult alcoholic children, alcohol-abuse, alcoholic, alcoholic children
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Posted by Dr. Neill Neill
Far more frequently as one partner to a marriage increasingly abuses alcohol, the other adjusts to keep the marriage in balance. And that is what happens to a couple when one becomes addicted to alcohol and the other becomes codependent.
Categories: Alcoholism, Alcoholism and Marriage
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Posted by Dr. Neill Neill
If you are a professional and recognize you may have a drinking problem, and are considering getting help in overcoming it, do yourself a big favor. Get your customized free assessment report by taking the quiz about alcohol rehab options. Your report will be based on how you answered the questions.
Categories: Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Rehab, Alcoholism
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Posted by Dr. Neill Neill
Life is full of events that lead to personal distress. And stress can build upon stress which can lead to marriage problems. If one of you drinks to reduce stress, in time the drinking itself causes stress and becomes a major roadblock to solutions.
Quite naturally, you look around to see what’s causing your distress and the only person there is your spouse, so you instinctively blame him or her for upsetting you.
Categories: Alcoholism and Marriage, Marriage, News
| Tags: addiction, alcohol-abuse, blame, distress, love and respect, Marriage, marriage problems
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Posted by Dr. Neill Neill
I have been deeply moved by the depth of despair and confusion you are expressing in your identifying your most important question about alcoholism. I feel your pain. I am also aware of the presence of great moral strength. Here are questions from two women whose struggle is almost universal among women who live with drug and alcohol abuse and addiction…
Categories: Alcoholism and Family
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