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Loving Your Addicted Child Loving Your Addicted Child

Lessons from Laura

Today is Valentine's Day, 2018 and the loss of my daughter Laura feels much more real because I can't call her, tell her home much I love ...

Lessons from Laura
Lessons from Laura
0 Lessons-from-Laura-Lessons-from-Laura jplist-topic-loving jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-lessons-from-laura 0 297093 297093 Today is Valentine's Day, 2018 and the loss of my daughter Laura feels much more real because I can't call her, tell her home much I love her, or give her that silly gift she's used to getting from me. There is nothing more profound than the love of a mother for her child and there is no greater loss when that child is no longer with us. Valentine's Day made me stop and reflect on the role of love plays when your child is addicted. Love can have profound implications in how you help your child manage through their disease or how you perpetuate their problem.

Loving Your Addicted Child

Lessons from Laura

Today is Valentine's Day, 2018 and the loss of my daughter Laura feels much more real because I can't call her, tell her home much I love her, or ...

Experiencing the Natural Consequences of Poor... Experiencing the Natural Consequences of Poor...

Lessons from Laura

You have to ask yourself what life lessons children really learn if parents step in to do the work for them, get them into schools that may ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
1 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-consequences jplist-topic-poor-decisions jplist-topic-parenting 0 291386 291386 You have to ask yourself what life lessons children really learn if parents step in to do the work for them, get them into schools that may be over their head, or get them out of trouble.  Nowhere is this parental philosophy more destructive than when it comes to managing a child struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Children must be able to experience the natural consequences of poor decisions often driven by their pursuit of the substance and learn from those experiences. 

Experiencing the Natural Consequences of Poor Decisions

Parenting Tips

You have to ask yourself what life lessons children really learn if parents step in to do the work for them, get them into schools that may be over ...

A Million Little Things - How to Recognize the... A Million Little Things - How to Recognize the...

Lessons from Laura

Some of the things that predict those at risk for addiction are obvious. If your family has a history of addiction, your child is ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
2 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-signs-of-addiction jplist-topic-parenting jplist-topic-Troubled-kids 0 291385 291385 Some of the things that predict those at risk for addiction are obvious. If your family has a history of addiction, your child is genetically predisposed to develop the disease as they enter adolescence or young adulthood. In fact, the risk is 10-fold vs. the child with little to no family history. But what are the other "little things" that we should be paying attention to?

A Million Little Things - How to Recognize the Signs

Parenting Tips

Some of the things that predict those at risk for addiction are obvious. If your family has a history of addiction, your child is genetically ...

Motherhood Hijacked by Addiction Motherhood Hijacked by Addiction

Lessons from Laura

Mothers were born to play a supportive and nurturing role. We were built for that. But when your child begins using substances or develops ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
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Motherhood Hijacked by Addiction

Parenting Tips

Mothers were born to play a supportive and nurturing role. We were built for that. But when your child begins using substances or develops the ...

The Storm Warning - When Will Addiction Strike? The Storm Warning - When Will Addiction Strike?

Lessons from Laura

Unlike a hurricane that takes days to develop, the storm of addiction starts to develop over a span of years, not days. This storm has ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
4 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-parenting jplist-topic-warning-signs jplist-topic-troubled-teen 0 291383 291383 Unlike a hurricane that takes days to develop, the storm of addiction starts to develop over a span of years, not days. This storm has some distinct warning signs that parents can heed to protect their family.

The Storm Warning - When Will Addiction Strike?

Parenting Tips

Unlike a hurricane that takes days to develop, the storm of addiction starts to develop over a span of years, not days. This storm has some distinct ...

A Tale of Two Fathers A Tale of Two Fathers

Lessons from Laura

Fatherhood is an unbelievable opportunity and a significant responsibility to mold children into intact and confident people who believe in ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
5 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-parenting jplist-topic-fatherhood 0 291382 291382 Fatherhood is an unbelievable opportunity and a significant responsibility to mold children into intact and confident people who believe in themselves and are kind to others. My life is truly a tale of two fathers - one that strengthened me and inspired confidence and the other that took away the hopes and dreams of my daughter because he failed to show up.

A Tale of Two Fathers

Parenting Tips

Fatherhood is an unbelievable opportunity and a significant responsibility to mold children into intact and confident people who believe in ...

Easter Eggs - Look for the Hidden Clues Easter Eggs - Look for the Hidden Clues

Lessons from Laura

Some signs of drug use are quite obvious: needle marks in the arm, drug paraphernalia found in the room, and dramatic changes in ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
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Easter Eggs - Look for the Hidden Clues

Parenting Tips

Some signs of drug use are quite obvious: needle marks in the arm, drug paraphernalia found in the room, and dramatic changes in appearance. But ...

The Parent Trap The Parent Trap

Lessons from Laura

If you have a friend or family member struggling to save one of their children from the ravages of addiction, it is not useful for you to ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
7 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-parenting jplist-topic-judgment 0 291380 291380 If you have a friend or family member struggling to save one of their children from the ravages of addiction, it is not useful for you to second-guess or judge how they parented. They didn't create addiction the biology of the brain did that. It is only useful to ask that unfortunate parent what you can do to best support them. The reality is that addiction is such a pervasive problem, that your child could be the next one to be affected and facing the judgment of others will only make you feel worse.

The Parent Trap

Parenting Tips

If you have a friend or family member struggling to save one of their children from the ravages of addiction, it is not useful for you to ...

Trust But Verify Trust But Verify

Lessons from Laura

Addicts become very good at hiding the truth. Not only are they lying to you, but you must remember that they are lying to themselves about ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
8 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-parenting jplist-topic-trust 0 291379 291379 Addicts become very good at hiding the truth. Not only are they lying to you, but you must remember that they are lying to themselves about their disease. After all, the truth of the disease and what they are doing to gain access to substances is sometimes too ugly for them to even admit to themselves.

Trust But Verify

Parenting Tips

Addicts become very good at hiding the truth. Not only are they lying to you, but you must remember that they are lying to themselves about their ...

Adoption and Addiction Adoption and Addiction

Lessons from Laura

Adoption comes with great joy but also can come with elevated risk caused by the unknown genetic background that may include addiction in ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
9 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-adoption jplist-topic-parenting 0 291378 291378 Adoption comes with great joy but also can come with elevated risk caused by the unknown genetic background that may include addiction in the family. Parents of adopted children need to be especially vigilant with their adopted children watching for warning signs that they may be struggling. Early counseling is often helpful so that the adolescent can process the circumstances around their adoption in a more healthy way

Adoption and Addiction

Parenting Tips

Adoption comes with great joy but also can come with elevated risk caused by the unknown genetic background that may include addiction in the family. ...

Self Esteem and Addiction Self Esteem and Addiction

Lessons from Laura

Children or teenagers with low self-esteem are far more likely to abuse alcohol or drugs. They will be more likely to bow to peer pressure ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
10 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-self-esteem jplist-topic-parenting 0 291377 291377 Children or teenagers with low self-esteem are far more likely to abuse alcohol or drugs. They will be more likely to bow to peer pressure when their friends start to experiment with these substances. They will also find the idea of escaping reality more appealing because it means getting away from who they are. The younger they are and the worse they feel about themselves will only increase the risk of addiction.

Self Esteem and Addiction

Parenting Tips

Children or teenagers with low self-esteem are far more likely to abuse alcohol or drugs. They will be more likely to bow to peer pressure when their ...

Deciphering the Signals - Where There is Smoke.... Deciphering the Signals - Where There is Smoke....

Lessons from Laura

One of the prime directives we have as parents is to be observant, recognize the signs that your child may be in trouble and find ways to ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
11 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-troubled-teen jplist-topic-parenting 0 291376 291376 One of the prime directives we have as parents is to be observant, recognize the signs that your child may be in trouble and find ways to intervene.  Where your child is concerned, where there is smoke, there is often a fire waiting to happen or already burning. Know what to look out for, then take those signs as a signal that you need to investigate, create a plan to address these issues and get corrective action.

Deciphering the Signals - Where There is Smoke....

Parenting Tips

One of the prime directives we have as parents is to be observant, recognize the signs that your child may be in trouble and find ways to intervene. ...

Loving Your Addicted Child Loving Your Addicted Child

Lessons from Laura

Could you be loving your child to death?When we love our child and we see them struggle with the ravages of addiction, our first reaction ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
12 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-loving jplist-topic-addicted-child jplist-topic-parenting 0 291375 291375 Could you be loving your child to death?When we love our child and we see them struggle with the ravages of addiction, our first reaction is to rely on the strength of our love to fix the problem, keep them safe and return them to the person that we loved so much. Watching someone disintegrate right in front of us is an almost unbearable pain that tears at our heart.

Loving Your Addicted Child

Parenting Tips

Could you be loving your child to death?When we love our child and we see them struggle with the ravages of addiction, our first reaction is to rely ...

The Golden Child The Golden Child

Lessons from Laura

You may think that your "golden child" could never become an addict, right? She's the cheerleader; he's the quarterback, and they make ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
13 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-parenting jplist-topic-troubled-teen 0 291373 291373 You may think that your "golden child" could never become an addict, right?  She's the cheerleader; he's the quarterback, and they make great grades.  Think again.  If there is a family history of addiction, 1 in 10 children will become addicted before they leave high school.  Here are some thoughts on how to "rethink" things even when you have a "Golden Child".

The Golden Child

Parenting Tips

You may think that your "golden child" could never become an addict, right? She's the cheerleader; he's the quarterback, and they make great grades. ...

My Teenager is in Trouble My Teenager is in Trouble

Lessons from Laura

You suspect that your teenager is using drugs and you believe that he or she is in trouble. What do you do next? Here is some practical ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
14 Parenting-Tips-Parenting-Tips jplist-topic-teenager jplist-topic-troubled-teen jplist-topic-t jplist-topic-treatment-options 0 291372 291372 You suspect that your teenager is using drugs and you believe that he or she is in trouble.  What do you do next?  Here is some practical advice to implement safety strategies while you are trying to figure out the next steps.

My Teenager is in Trouble

Parenting Tips

You suspect that your teenager is using drugs and you believe that he or she is in trouble. What do you do next? Here is some practical advice to ...

The Parent Guilt Trip The Parent Guilt Trip

Lessons from Laura

As parents, you feel guilty when you don't think you're doing enough, your kid doesn't like you enough, or that you're not giving enough. ...

Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
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The Parent Guilt Trip

Parenting Tips

As parents, you feel guilty when you don't think you're doing enough, your kid doesn't like you enough, or that you're not giving enough. With ...

Drug Prevention Tips for Every Age Drug Prevention Tips for Every Age

Resources from Partnership for Drug Free Kids

This helpful resource guide from Partnership for Drug Free Kids gives excellent advice on how to start the conversation at any age. From ...

Resource Guide
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16 Resource-Guide-Resource-Guide jplist-topic-Drug-Prevention jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Partnership-For-Drug-Free-Kids 0 297679 297679 This helpful resource guide from Partnership for Drug Free Kids gives excellent advice on how to start the conversation at any age. From their website: "Conversations are one of the most powerful tools parents can use to connect with - and protect - their kids. But, when tackling some of life's tougher topics, especially those about drugs and alcohol, just figuring out what to say can be a challenge. We've provided scenarios and scripts below on what to say to your child, no matter their age.""Conversations are one of the most powerful tools parents can use to connect with - and protect - their kids. But, when tackling some of life's tougher topics, especially those about drugs and alcohol, just figuring out what to say can be a challenge. We've provided scenarios and scripts below on what to say to your child, no matter their age."Read the Full Article

Drug Prevention Tips for Every Age

Resource Guide

This helpful resource guide from Partnership for Drug Free Kids gives excellent advice on how to start the conversation at any age. From their ...

Wasted: Exposing the Family Effect of Addiction Wasted: Exposing the Family Effect of Addiction

A TedX Talk by Sam Fowler from TedX Furman

"After her brother was diagnosed with the disease of addiction, Sam Fowler and her family had to change the way they lived their lives. In ...

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17 Video-Video jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Family-Effect-Of-Addiction jplist-topic-Sam-Fowler jplist-topic-Tedx 0 297680 297680 "After her brother was diagnosed with the disease of addiction, Sam Fowler and her family had to change the way they lived their lives. In her talk, she tells about her experiences suffering from "the family disease."This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community."

Wasted: Exposing the Family Effect of Addiction

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"After her brother was diagnosed with the disease of addiction, Sam Fowler and her family had to change the way they lived their lives. In her talk, ...

Medicine Disposal Options Medicine Disposal Options

Guideline by the FDA of how to dispose of medication

Having medication stored at home that has expired or is no longer needed may present temptations and dangers for individuals struggling ...

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18 Infographic-Infographic jplist-topic-Drug-Disposal jplist-topic-Medication 0 297681 297681 Having medication stored at home that has expired or is no longer needed may present temptations and dangers for individuals struggling with addiction.  Some drugs may safely be flushed, but others need to be taken to a medicine disposal site.  In this one-page document, the FDA gives links to the drugs that can be disposed of at home and those that need to be disposed of elsewhere along with a way to find those disposal sites. Infographic from the FDA

Medicine Disposal Options

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Having medication stored at home that has expired or is no longer needed may present temptations and dangers for individuals struggling with ...

When Someone You Love Has an Addiction When Someone You Love Has an Addiction

Article from Hey Sigmund by Karen Young

Karen Young says, "The fallout from an addiction, for addicts and the people who love them, is devastating - the manipulations, the guilt, ...

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19 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Friend jplist-topic-Love jplist-topic-Psychology jplist-topic-Relationship 0 298895 298895 Karen Young says, "The fallout from an addiction, for addicts and the people who love them, is devastating - the manipulations, the guilt, the destruction of relationships and the breakage of people.When addicts know they are loved by someone who is invested in them, they immediately have fuel for their addiction. Your love and your need to bring them safely through their addiction might see you giving money you can't afford, saying yes when that yes will destroy you, lying to protect them, and having your body turn cold with fear from the midnight ring of the phone. You dread seeing them and you need to see them, all at once."This article explains what it means to love someone who is an addict, and gives tips on what you can do to support them without supporting their addiction.Read the Full Article

When Someone You Love Has an Addiction

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Karen Young says, "The fallout from an addiction, for addicts and the people who love them, is devastating - the manipulations, the guilt, the ...

3 Guidelines for Spouses Affected by Their... 3 Guidelines for Spouses Affected by Their...

Article from The Gottman Institute by Candice Rasa, LCSW

Candice Rasa says, "Managing a loved one's drug or alcohol addiction is never easy, but those whose spouse has a substance use disorder ...

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20 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Love jplist-topic-Partner jplist-topic-Relationship jplist-topic-Spouse 0 298898 298898 Candice Rasa says, "Managing a loved one's drug or alcohol addiction is never easy, but those whose spouse has a substance use disorder (SUD) face an especially tough and lonely road. For one thing, the painful and often traumatic relational fallout due to an addiction is compounded by the greater likelihood of divorce, which is itself ranked as the second most stressful life event anyone can experience."This article provides three guidelines that can help you be more empathetic towards your spouse who is struggling with an addiction. Read the Full Article

3 Guidelines for Spouses Affected by Their Partner's Addiction

Article

Candice Rasa says, "Managing a loved one's drug or alcohol addiction is never easy, but those whose spouse has a substance use disorder (SUD) face an ...

Addiction as Family Affliction Addiction as Family Affliction

Article from Psychology Today by Dan Mager, MSW

According to Dan Mager MSW, "Active addiction destabilizes the home environment, disrupts family life and muddling relationships, and often ...

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21 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Education jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Relationships 0 319076 319076 According to Dan Mager MSW, "Active addiction destabilizes the home environment, disrupts family life and muddling relationships, and often compromises finances, as well as mental, emotional, and physical health. Without assistance and unless family members and significant others learn and practice how to do things differently, these effects can be chronic and long-term."This article explains how one person's addiction can affect their entire family.Read the Full Article

Addiction as Family Affliction

Article

According to Dan Mager MSW, "Active addiction destabilizes the home environment, disrupts family life and muddling relationships, and often ...

The Ripple Effect of Addiction The Ripple Effect of Addiction

Video from TEDx Talks by Brennan Harlow

We often hear about the effects of substance abuse on the individual, but what about the impact it has on those around the individual. A ...

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22 Video-Video jplist-topic-Addiciton jplist-topic-family-education jplist-topic-Ripple-Effect jplist-topic-Video 0 319084 319084 We often hear about the effects of substance abuse on the individual, but what about the impact it has on those around the individual. A Junior at Chaminade-Julienne, Brennan shares his personal story about that ripple effect.

The Ripple Effect of Addiction

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We often hear about the effects of substance abuse on the individual, but what about the impact it has on those around the individual. A Junior at ...

Should Parents Call the Police on Their... Should Parents Call the Police on Their...

Article from US News by Ruben Castaneda

In his article Reuben Castaneda says, "As the opioid epidemic rages across the country, some desperate parents of addicts are taking the ...

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23 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-family-education jplist-topic-Heroin jplist-topic-opioid jplist-topic-parents 0 319147 319147 In his article Reuben Castaneda says, "As the opioid epidemic rages across the country, some desperate parents of addicts are taking the extreme step of turning their own adult or teenage child in to the police to prevent him or her from overdosing, perhaps fatally."This article discusses how some parents are getting their own children arrested as a means to protect them from opioid overdose. Read the Full Article

Should Parents Call the Police on Their Opioid-Addicted Kids?

Article

In his article Reuben Castaneda says, "As the opioid epidemic rages across the country, some desperate parents of addicts are taking the extreme step ...

Coping With Having a Family Member in Alcohol or... Coping With Having a Family Member in Alcohol or...

Article from Verywell Mind by Buddy T

In his article Buddy T says, "Having any member of your family in rehab for drugs or alcohol means that you're inevitably facing and ...

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24 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiciton jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Coping jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Family-Support jplist-topic-Rehab 0 320097 320097 In his article Buddy T says, "Having any member of your family in rehab for drugs or alcohol means that you're inevitably facing and perhaps even struggling with a lot of concerns, questions and maybe some misconceptions about how professional treatment works."This article lists things to keep in mind when your loved one is getting treatment for addiction. Read the Full Article

Coping With Having a Family Member in Alcohol or Drug Rehab

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In his article Buddy T says, "Having any member of your family in rehab for drugs or alcohol means that you're inevitably facing and perhaps even ...

Intervention: Help a Loved One Overcome Addiction Intervention: Help a Loved One Overcome Addiction

Article from Mayo Clinic

From the article, "It's challenging to help a loved one struggling with any type of addiction. Sometimes a direct, heart-to-heart ...

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25 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Intervention jplist-topic-Loved-One jplist-topic-recovery jplist-topic-Treatment 0 320102 320102 From the article, "It's challenging to help a loved one struggling with any type of addiction. Sometimes a direct, heart-to-heart conversation can start the road to recovery. But when it comes to addiction, the person with the problem often struggles to see it and acknowledge it."This article explains what an intervention is and how it can help make a loved one realize their addiction and seek treatment. Read the Full Article

Intervention: Help a Loved One Overcome Addiction

Article

From the article, "It's challenging to help a loved one struggling with any type of addiction. Sometimes a direct, heart-to-heart conversation can ...

How to Help Someone With an Alcohol Addiction How to Help Someone With an Alcohol Addiction

Medically Reviewed Article from healthline by Stephanie Watson

According to Stephanie Watson, "An alcohol use disorder can range from mild to severe. Mild patterns may develop into more serious ...

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26 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Alcoholism jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Help jplist-topic-Support 0 320237 320237 According to Stephanie Watson, "An alcohol use disorder can range from mild to severe. Mild patterns may develop into more serious complications. Early treatment and intervention can help people with alcohol use disorder. While it's up to the person to willingly start their sobriety journey, you can also help."This article lists ways to approach someone with alcohol use disorder and how to support a loved one through this journey. Read the Full Article

How to Help Someone With an Alcohol Addiction

Article

According to Stephanie Watson, "An alcohol use disorder can range from mild to severe. Mild patterns may develop into more serious complications. ...

Family-Focused Approaches to Opioid Addiction... Family-Focused Approaches to Opioid Addiction...

Research Report from Society for Research in Child Development

From the report, "In treating opioid addiction, moving from an individual approach to a family-focused approach to treatment can have ...

Research Report
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27 Research-Report-Research-Report jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Approach jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Opioids jplist-topic-Research 0 320240 320240 From the report, "In treating opioid addiction, moving from an individual approach to a family-focused approach to treatment can have lasting benefits for children and parents, and decrease health care costs."This research report discusses the new evidence that finds family-focused approaches can improve upon models that treat individuals, expanding benefits and cost efficiencies, and improving the health and development of children.Read the Full Article

Family-Focused Approaches to Opioid Addiction Improve the Effectiveness of Treatment

Research Report

From the report, "In treating opioid addiction, moving from an individual approach to a family-focused approach to treatment can have lasting ...

Effects of Alcoholism on the Family Effects of Alcoholism on the Family

Article from Verywell Mind by Buddy T

According to Buddy T, "Alcoholism is a family disease because it affects the family as a whole and each member individually. Living with ...

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28 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Alcoholism jplist-topic-Disease jplist-topic-family 0 320243 320243 According to Buddy T, "Alcoholism is a family disease because it affects the family as a whole and each member individually. Living with alcohol abuse means being in an unsafe environment filled with disruptions to normal routines, the tension of strained relationships, and dishonesty."This article explains how the disease of alcoholism affects every member of a family perhaps more than the drinker. Read the Full Article

Effects of Alcoholism on the Family

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According to Buddy T, "Alcoholism is a family disease because it affects the family as a whole and each member individually. Living with alcohol ...

Siblings Also Struggle When Addiction Strikes a... Siblings Also Struggle When Addiction Strikes a...

Article from Whyy by Jen Kinney

According to Jen Kinney, "Addiction is sometimes called a family disease, so strong are the ripple effects for the parents and children of ...

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29 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Education jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Sibilings jplist-topic-Struggle 0 320246 320246 According to Jen Kinney, "Addiction is sometimes called a family disease, so strong are the ripple effects for the parents and children of people struggling with substance use disorders. Many feel they are grappling with their loved ones' addiction alone. But the adolescent siblings of substance users may feel more alone than most."This article explains how siblings of addicts can sometimes struggle the most in their family.Read the Full Article

Siblings Also Struggle When Addiction Strikes a Family

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According to Jen Kinney, "Addiction is sometimes called a family disease, so strong are the ripple effects for the parents and children of people ...

Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with Recovering... Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with Recovering...

Article from SMART Recovery by Peter Gaumond, Chief, ONDCP Recovery Branch

According to Peter Gaumond, "This time each year can be stressful for anyone, but the holidays present a special challenge for people ...

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30 Article-Article jplist-topic-Christmas jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Friends jplist-topic-Holidays jplist-topic-recovery jplist-topic-Thanksgiving 0 337430 337430 According to Peter Gaumond, "This time each year can be stressful for anyone, but the holidays present a special challenge for people recovering from an addiction. Those in long-term recovery typically are adept at navigating the minefield of temptation at holiday social gatherings. But many of those in their first year of recovery, their friends, and family members wonder how best to celebrate the holidays safely, comfortably, and joyously."Read this article to learn how to help those in recovery get through the holidays.Read the Full Article

Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with Recovering Family Members and Friends

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According to Peter Gaumond, "This time each year can be stressful for anyone, but the holidays present a special challenge for people recovering from ...

How to Cope When Your Holiday Guest Is an... How to Cope When Your Holiday Guest Is an...

Article from US News by Ruben Castaneda

"The holidays can be fraught with worry and fear and panic about what's going to happen when a loved one drinks too much or abuses drugs," ...

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31 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Christmas jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Friends jplist-topic-Holidays jplist-topic-Thanksgiving 0 337436 337436 "The holidays can be fraught with worry and fear and panic about what's going to happen when a loved one drinks too much or abuses drugs," says Beth Kane-Davidson, director of the Addiction Treatment Center at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. "Most Americans know someone with a substance abuse disorder," she says. "During the holidays, we need to be on guard to handle binge-drinking situations."Use these strategies to try to ensure the season isn't ruined or defined by an active alcoholic's or addict's behavior.Read the Full Article

How to Cope When Your Holiday Guest Is an Alcoholic or Addict

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"The holidays can be fraught with worry and fear and panic about what's going to happen when a loved one drinks too much or abuses drugs," says Beth ...

Coping With the Addict in Your Life Over the... Coping With the Addict in Your Life Over the...

Article from Psychology Today by Sherry Gaba, LCSW

According to Sherry Gaba, "The holidays can be an exceptionally difficult time for people of all ages and in all different family ...

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32 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-Holidays jplist-topic-recovery 0 337499 337499 According to Sherry Gaba, "The holidays can be an exceptionally difficult time for people of all ages and in all different family situations. For those who have addiction in their family, the holidays can be particularly problematic, especially when it comes to making healthy decisions, maintaining boundaries, and having the ability to let go of those unrealistic expectations."Read this article to learn how to develop a plan of action for coping with an addict during the holidays.Read the Full Article

Coping With the Addict in Your Life Over the Holidays

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According to Sherry Gaba, "The holidays can be an exceptionally difficult time for people of all ages and in all different family situations. For ...

Families Choose Empathy Over 'Tough Love' To... Families Choose Empathy Over 'Tough Love' To...

Article from NPR by Martha Bebinger

Choose Empathy Over Tough Love"More compassion in the home fits the shift away from criminalizing addiction - toward accepting and treating ...

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33 Article-Article jplist-topic-Empathy jplist-topic-family jplist-topic-family-education jplist-topic-Tough-Love 0 340245 340245 Choose Empathy Over Tough Love"More compassion in the home fits the shift away from criminalizing addiction - toward accepting and treating it as a chronic medical condition. If a child had cancer, parents "wouldn't disengage with them or be angry with them," says Botticelli. "So I do think it aligns our scientific understanding that addiction is a disease and not a moral failure."Read this article to learn about CRAFT training.Read the full article

Families Choose Empathy Over 'Tough Love' To Rescue Loved Ones From Opioids

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Choose Empathy Over Tough Love"More compassion in the home fits the shift away from criminalizing addiction - toward accepting and treating it as a ...

What You Shouldn't Expect When Your Child is in... What You Shouldn't Expect When Your Child is in...

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What NOT to Expect from your ChildI can't imagine what it's like to be a parent of a child with a substance use disorder, witnessing the ...

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What You Shouldn't Expect When Your Child is in Recovery from Addiction

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What NOT to Expect from your ChildI can't imagine what it's like to be a parent of a child with a substance use disorder, witnessing the unknown from ...

Is Tough Love Effective in Treating Addiction? Is Tough Love Effective in Treating Addiction?

Article from VeryWell Mind by Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD

According to Elizabeth Hartney, "Rather than focusing on simply using a "tough love" approach to dealing with a loved one who has an ...

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35 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-parenting jplist-topic-Tough-Love jplist-topic-Treatment 0 372882 372882 According to Elizabeth Hartney, "Rather than focusing on simply using a "tough love" approach to dealing with a loved one who has an addiction, learning how to establish healthy boundaries can be more effective."This article defines tough love and when it should be practiced.

Is Tough Love Effective in Treating Addiction?

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According to Elizabeth Hartney, "Rather than focusing on simply using a "tough love" approach to dealing with a loved one who has an addiction, ...

Why People with Addiction Lie Why People with Addiction Lie

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Why People with Addiction Lie, Even to Loved OnesAccording to Elizabeth Hartney, "Addicts often want to avoid confrontation because they've ...

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36 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Enabling jplist-topic-Lying 0 372890 372890 Why People with Addiction Lie, Even to Loved OnesAccording to Elizabeth Hartney, "Addicts often want to avoid confrontation because they've used their addictive behavior as a coping strategy for so long, they often don't have other well-developed ways of dealing with the stresses of life."This article explains some of the reasons why addicts lie to loved ones, and how to address it.Read the full article

Why People with Addiction Lie

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Why People with Addiction Lie, Even to Loved OnesAccording to Elizabeth Hartney, "Addicts often want to avoid confrontation because they've used ...

3 Powerful Ways to Easily Lean In When Your Child... 3 Powerful Ways to Easily Lean In When Your Child...

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Leaning In to a Struggling ChildCathy Taughinbaugh advises, "Yelling, confrontation and empty threats often do more damage than good. You ...

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37 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Child jplist-topic-Help jplist-topic-Struggling 0 373240 373240 Leaning In to a Struggling ChildCathy Taughinbaugh advises, "Yelling, confrontation and empty threats often do more damage than good. You may feel like a pot boiling over. Many parents do. It is more beneficial for all concerned, to talk to your child in a positive way. Look for what they are doing well, and do what you can to make a negative situation as positive as possible."This article gives suggestions about how to approach a child that is struggling with substance use.Read the full article

3 Powerful Ways to Easily Lean In When Your Child is Struggling

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Leaning In to a Struggling ChildCathy Taughinbaugh advises, "Yelling, confrontation and empty threats often do more damage than good. You may feel ...

Dealing With A Son Or Daughter Addicted To Drugs:... Dealing With A Son Or Daughter Addicted To Drugs:...

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How to Sleep AgainSober College writes, "When your child is addicted to drugs, it is scary. There are many illicit substances that could be ...

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38 Article-Article jplist-topic-addiction jplist-topic-Child jplist-topic-Daughter jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Son 0 373308 373308 How to Sleep AgainSober College writes, "When your child is addicted to drugs, it is scary. There are many illicit substances that could be potentially misused, and each drug comes with its own set of concerns and risks."This article goes over the different situations that can arise in families with a drug addicted family member and how to cope.Read the full article

Dealing With A Son Or Daughter Addicted To Drugs: How To Sleep Again

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How to Sleep AgainSober College writes, "When your child is addicted to drugs, it is scary. There are many illicit substances that could be ...

Stages of Coping When a Loved One Has a Substance... Stages of Coping When a Loved One Has a Substance...

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Stages of Coping When a Loved One Has a Substance Use Disorder

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Lessons from the Child of an Addict Lessons from the Child of an Addict

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Emily is an advocate for mental health and disability rights because of the firsthand experience she has with both subjects. She writes ...

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40 Video-Video 0 594352 594352 Emily is an advocate for mental health and disability rights because of the firsthand experience she has with both subjects. She writes about her experiences and life lessons she has learned from growing up with an estranged mother who was ridden with a drug addiction.

Lessons from the Child of an Addict

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Emily is an advocate for mental health and disability rights because of the firsthand experience she has with both subjects. She writes about her ...

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