When silence becomes a requirement Being part of a family affected by alcohol or drug addiction, mental illness or persistent emotional dysfunction can be confusing, disorienting, lonely and frightening. This can be true even when the family appears functional to the outside world. Often, our authentic selves recognize that something is wrong. Yet, as children — and sometimes well into … [Read more...]
Addictions everywhere — here’s help
Today, we know that there are many more addictions in our society than just the obvious ones such as alcoholism and illegal drug addiction. For example, Internet pornography has become a fast-growing addiction for young men as well as adult men. Prescription drug dependency is on the rise and is a fast-growing addiction today for women, even greater than alcohol. Other addictions that … [Read more...]