When a spouse or partner is undergoing treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD), it’s important to understand the ins and outs of providing adequate SUD support. Many individuals struggle with wanting to be there for their partners while also
More than 20 million Americans experience Substance Use Disorder (SUD). It should come as no surprise, then, that nearly half of all people in the U.S. have a person close to them who struggles with substance use. The ripple effects
It’s incredibly difficult to watch someone you care about struggle with alcohol dependence. And while it’s not always possible to convince that individual to go seek help, understanding what alcohol dependence is, as well as its signs, could make all
When evaluating substance use disorder, common factors to identify include signs of codependency and codependent symptoms between the struggling individual and their family. Since substance misuse and codependency often occur hand-in-hand, it’s important to understand exactly what codependency is,
If a loved one is struggling with substance use, it can be challenging to understand the differences between helping vs. enabling when trying to provide support. But, what are these differences and how can we tell which one we are
Our very own OB/GYN at Retreat at Lancaster County treats pregnant women up to 32 weeks’ gestation who have a history of substance abuse. From medical detox to specially-tailored care regimens, Dr. Kristi Dively, DO, has treated dozens of