It's easy to want to help a child who's always in trouble. But by being codependent, not allowing him (or her) to solve his own problems, you're actually hurting him.

Apr 23, 2008 - Venice Kichura

Denial, dishonesty and ingratitude are three roadblocks to recovery from compulsive or addictive behavior. Acceptance, honesty and gratitude clear the way.

Apr 12, 2010 - Carolyn Cogswell

Addicts fight to maintain recovery throughout their lifetime. Ending use of the drug of choice plays only a small role in staying clean.

Jun 30, 2010 - Karen Stephenson

Celebrate Recovery is not only a program that helps people with addictions to chemicals and alcohol, but also with grief, bitterness, divorce, debt and many other hurts.

Sep 24, 2009 - April Black

Recovering from an addiction is a difficult journey for the addict as well as the addict's family members.

Jul 30, 2011 - Sarah Smith

Celeb dad Michael Lohan took several shots at ex-fiance Kate Major during a relapse triggered by Sunday's "Celebrity Rehab Revisited" television show.

Sep 5, 2011 - Dale Ray

For most people, families are a system with trust, respect, love, kindness, and responsibility. Even with occasional tension, healthy families find joy and fulfillment.

Nov 8, 2008 - Nelson Acquilano

Published in 2008, this softcover volume contains sixteen chapters and 335 pages. It is fully indexed, a plus for those who are seeking insight on a certain topic.

Mar 25, 2009 - Marie Brannon

Participants of Celebrate Recovery, a Christian 12-step recovery program, say they find help for their hurts, habits and hangups at weekly meetings.

May 8, 2010 - Carolyn Cogswell

LDS Family Services is a broad organization available to help Mormons with situations ranging from unplanned pregnancy to addiction recovery.

Dec 22, 2010 - Jenny Evans

Getting confused between abbreviations like AODD, ACOA, AlAnon, and AA? Need help understanding the difference between enabling and codependence?

Jan 20, 2007 - Lura Seavey

When you have a grown child who abuses alcohol and/or drugs it affects everyone in the family. Get help with your own recovery so they can recover themselves.

Jul 2, 2008 - Venice Kichura

Before discovering Ala-Anon people affected by someone else's drinking problem can feel isolated. However, once they come to Ala-Anon they find a caring family.

Apr 7, 2009 - Venice Kichura

On March 24, 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama published an article about his vision for a new global economic strategy in 31 different newspapers around the world.

Mar 24, 2009 - Phillip Barea

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Writer Elizabeth Zelvin shares the secrets of her approach to writing, from idea to execution.

Feb 17, 2009 - Janice Hally

Letting go of someone you love is never easy, especially when it is someone that you feel needs help. Is what you're doing helping or only making it worse?

Jan 20, 2011 - Joleena Harris

The pain of dealing with a drug addict is compounded by society's judgments, self blame, the incomprehensibility of addiction and confusing treatment plans.

Mar 29, 2012 - Catherine Owen