There are a number of different ways to pick up on the signs and symptoms of alcoholism or drug addiction. Usually your instincts will tell you something is wrong, but we have a tendency to second-guess ourselves so some ‘hard facts’ are usually required.

Before you start this important conversation talking to your kids about drugs, you must remember, this conversation isn’t about you in the first place. This is about your kid and to warn them on the dangers of using drugs. If you remember this from the start, you wont be afraid to say or feel whats [...]

If you are even reading this, then it stands to reason that you have been asking this question already. There is no single answer to this question, but there are a number of things which you should ask yourself to make this determination. If you’re currently trying to find the answer to this question, then read the three questions which follow – they can indicate that it’s time to seek out some help for your alcohol addiction.