Witnessing your parent’s addictive behaviors, impulsive decisions, and maladaptive coping strategies can influence your own substance abuse and emotional dysfunction. Children of alcoholic parents may experience a range of emotional effects, including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. They may feel isolated, ashamed, and confused about their family situation, which can lead to feelings of guilt and self-blame. These emotional issues…
It is a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning that it has a clinically accepted use, but a high potential for abuse that could lead to psychological and physical dependence. Therefore, one should not be very concerned about the safety of taking the medication for a long period of time. In general, if you feel that methadone is helpful to you,…
Content Build Healthy Relationships How do you stay sober when drinking inspires friendships, connections, and even promotions? Meth Withdrawals: The Onset and Symptom Timeline It goes without saying that if you used to be — or currently are — a big drinker, then your friends likely are too. It felt like a slap in the face when people were drinking…