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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 ...
Loving Your Addicted Child
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 ...
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 ...
Experiencing the Natural Consequences of Poor Decisions
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 ...
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 ...
A Million Little Things - How to Recognize the Signs
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 ...
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 ...
Motherhood Hijacked by Addiction
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 ...
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 ...
The Storm Warning - When Will Addiction Strike?
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 ...
Lessons from Laura
Fatherhood is an unbelievable opportunity and a significant responsibility to mold children into intact and confident people who believe in ...
A Tale of Two Fathers
Fatherhood is an unbelievable opportunity and a significant responsibility to mold children into intact and confident people who believe in ...
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 ...
Easter Eggs - Look for the Hidden Clues
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 ...
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 ...
The Parent Trap
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 ...
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 ...
Trust But Verify
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 ...
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 ...
Adoption and Addiction
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. ...
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 ...
Self Esteem and Addiction
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 ...
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 ...
Deciphering the Signals - Where There is Smoke....
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. ...
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 ...
Loving Your Addicted Child
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 ...
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 ...
The Golden Child
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. ...
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 ...
My Teenager is in Trouble
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 ...
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 ...
The Parent Guilt Trip
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. ...
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 ...
Drug Prevention Tips for Every Age
This helpful resource guide from Partnership for Drug Free Kids gives excellent advice on how to start the conversation at any age. From their ...
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 ...
Wasted: Exposing the Family Effect of Addiction
"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, ...
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 ...
Medicine Disposal Options
Having medication stored at home that has expired or is no longer needed may present temptations and dangers for individuals struggling with ...
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 ...
When Someone You Love Has an Addiction
Karen Young says, "The fallout from an addiction, for addicts and the people who love them, is devastating – the manipulations, the guilt, the ...
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 ...
3 Guidelines for Spouses Affected by Their Partner's Addiction
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 ...
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 ...
Addiction as Family Affliction
According to Dan Mager MSW, "Active addiction destabilizes the home environment, disrupts family life and muddling relationships, and often ...
Article from Forbes by Jessica Bosari
According to Jessica Bosari, "There's a reason why addictions are often associated with poverty. Many addictive behaviors begin as a method ...
The Cost of Addiction on Families
According to Jessica Bosari, "There's a reason why addictions are often associated with poverty. Many addictive behaviors begin as a method of ...
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 ...
The Ripple Effect of Addiction
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 ...
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 ...
Should Parents Call the Police on Their Opioid-Addicted Kids?
In his article Reuben Castaneda says, "As the opioid epidemic rages across the country, some desperate parents of addicts are taking the extreme step ...
Article from Headspace by Farah Mohammed
According to Farah Mohammed, "Much advice for family and friends is centered specifically around the addict—how to avoid enabling, what ...
Caring for an Addict Can be Tough. Here are 3 Crucial Self-Care Tips
According to Farah Mohammed, "Much advice for family and friends is centered specifically around the addict—how to avoid enabling, what to look for ...
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 ...
Coping With Having a Family Member in Alcohol or Drug Rehab
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 ...
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 ...
Intervention: Help a Loved One Overcome Addiction
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 ...
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 ...
How to Help Someone With an Alcohol Addiction
According to Stephanie Watson, "An alcohol use disorder can range from mild to severe. Mild patterns may develop into more serious complications. ...
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 ...
Family-Focused Approaches to Opioid Addiction Improve the Effectiveness of Treatment
From the report, "In treating opioid addiction, moving from an individual approach to a family-focused approach to treatment can have lasting ...
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 ...
Alcoholism: the Family Disease That Affects Every Member
According to Buddy T, "Alcoholism is a family disease because it affects the family as a whole and each member individually. Living with alcohol ...
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 ...
Siblings Also Struggle When Addiction Strikes a Family
According to Jen Kinney, "Addiction is sometimes called a family disease, so strong are the ripple effects for the parents and children of people ...
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 ...
Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with Recovering Family Members and Friends
According to Peter Gaumond, "This time each year can be stressful for anyone, but the holidays present a special challenge for people recovering from ...
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 ...
How to Cope When Your Holiday Guest Is an Alcoholic or Addict
“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 ...
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 ...
Coping With the Addict in Your Life Over the Holidays
According to Sherry Gaba, "The holidays can be an exceptionally difficult time for people of all ages and in all different family situations. For ...
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 ...
Families Choose Empathy Over 'Tough Love' To Rescue Loved Ones From Opioids
Choose Empathy Over Tough Love"More compassion in the home fits the shift away from criminalizing addiction — toward accepting and treating it as a ...
Article from The Partnership to End Addicction
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 ...
What You Shouldn’t Expect When Your Child is in Recovery from Addiction
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 ...
SAMHSA Releases Practical Guidelines for Counselors - Article from VeryWell ...
Family Therapy in Addiction ProgramsAccording to Buddy T "Treatment programs aimed at those who have alcohol and drug addiction problems ...
Addiction Treatment Should Include Family Therapy
Family Therapy in Addiction ProgramsAccording to Buddy T "Treatment programs aimed at those who have alcohol and drug addiction problems can have ...
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 ...
Is Tough Love Effective in Treating Addiction?
According to Elizabeth Hartney, "Rather than focusing on simply using a "tough love" approach to dealing with a loved one who has an addiction, ...
Article from VeryWell Mind by Elizabeth Hartney BSc., MSc., MA, PhD
Why People with Addiction Lie, Even to Loved OnesAccording to Elizabeth Hartney, "Addicts often want to avoid confrontation because they've ...
Why People with Addiction Lie
Why People with Addiction Lie, Even to Loved OnesAccording to Elizabeth Hartney, "Addicts often want to avoid confrontation because they've used ...
Article by Cathy Taughinbaugh
Leaning In to a Struggling ChildCathy Taughinbaugh advises, "Yelling, confrontation and empty threats often do more damage than good. You ...
3 Powerful Ways to Easily Lean In When Your Child is Struggling
Leaning In to a Struggling ChildCathy Taughinbaugh advises, "Yelling, confrontation and empty threats often do more damage than good. You may feel ...
Article from Sober College
How to Sleep AgainSober College writes, "When your child is addicted to drugs, it is scary. There are many illicit substances that could be ...
Dealing With A Son Or Daughter Addicted To Drugs: How To Sleep Again
How to Sleep AgainSober College writes, "When your child is addicted to drugs, it is scary. There are many illicit substances that could be ...
Infographic from the Recovery Research Institute
Stages of Coping When a Loved One Has a Substance Use Disorder
Infographic from the Recovery Research Institute
Video from TEDx Talks
Emily is an advocate for mental health and disability rights because of the firsthand experience she has with both subjects. She writes ...
Lessons from the Child of an Addict
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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