Chris Howard is the Founder and Director of Ethos Recovery. He has a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA and has served as a community advocate/mentor for men and women in recovery since 2010.
Whether it’s your spouse or a different family member in recovery, addiction generally affects your entire family unit with a ripple effect. Side effects from the disease often involve broken trust, boundaries that are constantly overstepped and feeling helpless. If a loved one is in treatment, chances are your family is going to experience a…
A close relationship with an addict can mean that boundaries are crossed again and again. A person suffering from addiction can develop uncharacteristic behavior that leads to volatile and unhealthy relationships with those close to them. This often involves co-dependent dynamics, where family members believe that they can prevent the addict from using again by…
When drugs and alcohol are removed from an addict’s life, gaps are left in former routines– leaving room to switch up activities and restructure one’s schedule. This leads many to wonder what to do with their time and how to enjoy activities they previously participated in while under the influence. Here’s the good news for…
In early sobriety, addicts and alcoholics can find it surprising and often frustrating when they feel a sudden urge to use or drink that feels like it came out of nowhere. When an addiction becomes a part of a person’s everyday life, the stimuli they’re exposed to on a regular basis becomes connected to feelings…
Choose the Right Sober Living Choosing the right sober living can be a long process for those who are unsure of what to look for or how to start. Families opting for a sober living for their child, spouse or relative are taking steps to ensure that their loved one has a safe place to…
Addiction treatment begins after a person has withdrawn from a drug. Some addicts will need medical treatment if a diagnosis is made for a condition aside from the addiction, also know as dual-diagnosis. Some will focus on changing their behavior using a 12 step system or other behavior based program. During the detox program the…
