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Addiction

Why Is My Loved One So Angry All the Time? Could It Be Addiction?

Understanding the Link Between Addiction and Anger Anger can be a deeply troubling emotion when it seems constant, unpredictable, or unusually intense. If your loved one is frequently lashing out, showing signs of hostility, or withdrawing with irritability, it’s natural to wonder why. For many families, this sudden or chronic

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Addiction

Heart Racing and Can’t Sleep: Are You Dealing with Withdrawal Symptoms at Night?

Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms at Night When someone stops using drugs or alcohol after prolonged use, the body doesn’t simply return to normal overnight. Instead, it goes through a process of physical and psychological adjustment known as withdrawal. Many people find that withdrawal symptoms worsen at night, leading to distressing experiences

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Family Support

Helping a Spouse with Addiction Without Enabling

Understanding Addiction in a Marriage When a spouse struggles with addiction, it can create profound emotional, physical, and financial strain on a marriage. Addiction affects not only the individual but also the dynamics between partners. It can lead to broken trust, communication breakdowns, and feelings of isolation. Helping a spouse

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