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by MCA Staff
Apr 15, 2025
Parenting During Addiction Recovery

Parenting During Addiction Recovery

Imagine Sarah, a single mom from Boston, sitting at her kitchen table, watching her son play nearby. Two years ago,…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 26, 2024
How to Help Someone with Alcoholism

How to Help Someone with Alcoholism

Alcoholism affects millions of individuals worldwide, cutting across all backgrounds, cultures, and social classes. It’s more than just excessive drinking—it’s…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 19, 2024
How to Help Your Adult Child with Drug Addiction

How to Help Your Adult Child with Drug Addiction

Watching your adult child struggle with drug addiction can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences as a parent. You…

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by MCA Staff
Nov 25, 2024
Family Therapy for Addiction – Healing Together as a Unit

Family Therapy for Addiction – Healing Together as a Unit

Addiction can feel like a very isolating disease. However, the effects of it are felt by family and loved ones….

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by MCA Staff
May 9, 2024
How to Talk to a Loved One About Addiction

How to Talk to a Loved One About Addiction

Starting a conversation about addiction with someone you love is one of the most difficult conversations you may ever have….

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by MCA Staff
Apr 11, 2024
Coping with a Loved One’s Addiction

Coping with a Loved One’s Addiction

Addiction is a disease that doesn’t just affect the individual. Addiction has a grasp that reaches out and affects family…

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by MCA Staff
Apr 1, 2024
Support Groups for Families of Addicts

Support Groups for Families of Addicts

Addiction is a disease that affects not only the individual but also those around them. Families are often deeply affected…

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by MCA Staff
Mar 14, 2024
How To Help Someone with Addiction 

How To Help Someone with Addiction 

Knowing what to say or how to help when a friend or loved one is struggling with addiction is difficult….

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by MCA Staff
Jan 26, 2024
Forcing Someone Into Rehab for Alcohol Addiction

Forcing Someone Into Rehab for Alcohol Addiction

Forcing someone into rehab for alcohol may seem like the ideal way to get them help. It is not always…

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by MCA Staff
Dec 10, 2023
Celebrating a Sober Christmas: Tips for Maintaining Your Recovery During the Holidays

Celebrating a Sober Christmas: Tips for Maintaining Your Recovery During the Holidays

With its festive spirit and joyous gatherings, the holiday season can be a challenging time for individuals in early recovery….

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by MCA Staff
Nov 29, 2023
Supporting Loved Ones Through Opioid Addiction Recovery

Supporting Loved Ones Through Opioid Addiction Recovery

When someone you care about is struggling with opioid addiction, it can be a heart-wrenching experience. You want to help,…

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by MCA Staff
Oct 28, 2023
How to Welcome a Loved One Back Home from Rehab

How to Welcome a Loved One Back Home from Rehab

Is your loved one returning home from addiction treatment? We cover the ins and outs of welcoming a loved one…

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