Jessica Brown What Does it Mean When ‘Dry January’ is a Struggle? Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Jan 31, 2024 Some people find stopping drinking alcohol to be a piece of cake. Others, not so much. Continue Reading...
Three Ways of Preventing Relapse After Rehab Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Aug 2, 2023 Getting your child into rehab is a big step, but it's only the beginning of the journey. The first month after treatment is a very dangerous time, and it's important that your child has a strong recovery support network in place. Continue Reading...
Joanna Conti My Daughter Is Begging To Leave Treatment Early; Should I Let Her? Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Aug 18, 2021 “My daughter has called me several times from her rehab in tears, begging me to come and get her. She assures me she’s learned her lesson and will never touch drugs or alcohol again. Should I let her come home?” Continue Reading...
Joanna Conti Why Sending Your Child to Sober Living Could Save Their Life [DATA] Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Jul 29, 2021 Your child has finally (praise God!) agreed to go to rehab and, after a few weeks of not using drugs or alcohol, glimpses of his or her sweet, lovable self are reappearing. Now treatment is ending. What’s a parent to do now? Continue Reading...
Joanna Conti Resources for Parents & Family Members Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Apr 20, 2021 Many families battling alcohol or drug addiction find tremendous benefit in connecting with others who are dealing with the same issues. This article includes links to some of the best free and low-cost resources currently available. Continue Reading...
Brenda Zane Two Ways to Lighten the Load You're Carrying Right Now Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Apr 14, 2021 There’s a time for you to take care of everything and everyone else, but right now, prioritizing yourself and your self-care is more important than upholding unrealistic expectations. Continue Reading...
Michael Lewis Financing Alternatives for Recovery Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate May 26, 2020 Even though the Affordable Health Care Act makes substance abuse treatment more affordable, it is unlikely to cover all of your family's costs for treatment facilities and other services to help your loved one recover. Know your options. Continue Reading...
Michael Lewis The Hidden Costs of Addiction Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Jul 19, 2019 The financial implications stemming from addiction and recovery are significant, life changing and a critical component to the ongoing recovery of the individual and their family. Continue Reading...
Nancy Clifford Finding the Route to Recovery Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Sep 4, 2015 As parents of addicts, we each have our own “catastrophe” story. Whether we meet in support groups or battle alone, we become “initiated” into a club we never wished to join, as parents of sons and daughters with a potentially deadly, progressive brain disease. Continue Reading...
Nancy Clifford Finding Calm Amidst the Rough Waters of Your Child's Addiction Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Jun 15, 2015 My relationships are the most valuable things in my life. But when our third child, a son, found himself in the throes of active addiction, my dream of an intact, united family flew out the window. Continue Reading...