What is “cross addiction?” Cross addiction is a term many people encounter while in treatment, supporting someone in recovery, or among sober communities. Interestingly though, this term means something different depending on who you ask. While cross addiction is not a medical term, it’s a phrase many addiction specialists and those receiving treatment in a
GateHouse Treatment wants to be a resource for those struggling with substance use PLUS those concerned about an addict because no one understands addiction like those closest to someone using. Addiction impacts every component of a person’s life, including how they behave in relationships. If you are dating someone struggling with an addiction, married to
What is Codependency? Codependency is an unhealthy or excessively emotional reliance or psychological dependency on another person that can be passed down from one generation to the next. Also known as “relationship addiction,” or “love addiction,” codependent people typically enter relationships that are one-sided and emotionally damaging because their partner is affected with a pathological
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, In 2019, more than 25 percent of adults reported that they engaged in binge drinking in the past month. Having a high functioning alcoholic or addict spouse can be one of the most tumultuous things you’ll deal with in your life. It doesn’t matter if
Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice? The stigma of addiction and drug and alcohol rehab is associated with the misconceptions behind why people suffer from chemical dependency issues. For years, society has attributed addiction to a moral deficiency or weakness in character. This idea has roots as far back as the 18th century. Philosopher
The 12 Steps There are a lot of treatment programs for addiction in the United States. Most of them follow an abstinence-based approach to treating substance abuse. However, each program is unique in its approach to how they treat substance abuse. Some use a totally holistic approach that includes therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and
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