Friends and family can play a crucial role in supporting someone who is dealing with addiction, a disorder, or mental health issues. By offering emotional support, encouragement, and understanding, loved ones can provide a valuable source of strength and comfort. However, it is important to educate themselves on the specific issues their loved one is facing and understand the challenges and struggles that come with addiction, disorders, and mental health problems. This will help them to provide more effective support and assistance. Additionally, they can encourage their loved ones to seek professional help and treatment and can even accompany them to appointments or support groups. Overall, the support of friends and family can be instrumental in helping someone overcome addiction, disorders, or mental health issues.
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5 tips for supporting a loved one in recovery
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Substance abuse in teenagers
The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), 2021 World Drug Report stated that over 36 million people worldwide suffer from drug use disorders. The early use of substances is associated with abuse problems later in life – most …
The festive season – alcohol use, family, stress and more …
The whole festive season is synonymous with alcohol. Drink parties at work, boozy Christmas lunches, mulled wine at the carol service. The prospect of having a drink is everywhere you go, with people letting their hair down, enjoying the celebrations, …
5 Signs of a codependent relationship
Always doing the right thing, caring what others think, putting others first – all good traits, ones that would make you a great friend, partner, or family member; and it is correct to think of other people, their needs and …
The impact of addiction on the family
Addiction is a devastating mental health disease that impacts the whole family. Not only do family members have to watch someone they love kill themselves slowly, through drink, drugs, or a behaviour, but the effects are far-reaching as it influences …
5 Tips to Manage your Sobriety in the Run Up to Christmas
Christmas, although celebrated across the globe for bringing magic and joy to an otherwise desolate few months, can be particularly difficult for those who struggle with mental health or addiction issues. December is renowned for over-indulgence, work parties and events …
Balearic Booze Ban
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