You may have heard it said, “Addiction is a family disease.” This phrase often refers to the impact of the symptoms and behaviors that a substance use disorder has on the family members and friends of the identified ‘addict’. The physical and emotional struggle is often overwhelming, associated with the stress, loss of control, enmeshment,…
Author: Gagandeep Singh, MD
Understanding Addiction
This article was written by Susan Busfield, LPC, LCADC – Clinical Coordinator of the Substance Abuse program at Center For Wellness, with input from Dr. Gagandeep Singh – Owner/Executive Director There is a tragic irony in the fact that this article was written before the passing of Robin Williams. If we learn anything from his…
Treatment Resources for Addiction
This article was written by Danielle Feldman, LAC – Substance Abuse Counselor at Center For Wellness, with input from Dr. Gagandeep Singh – Owner/Executive Director There is a tragic irony in the fact that this article was written before the passing of Robin Williams. If we learn anything from his passing, it is that we…