Addiction
Reframing the Way We Talk About Addiction
Language is more important than we give it credit- the way we frame a conversation and paint a mental picture is immenselyinfluential on how that information is received. The words we use regarding dr
Recovery, Not Relapse: Why States are “Sentencing” Drug Users to Treatment Programs
Is Addiction a Crime?America has been fighting a “Waron Drugs” since the 1970s, with drug dealers and users alike facing strictcriminal penalties. Yet, opioid use andoverdose have become a crisis
Pharmaceutical Companies Are Paying for Their Part in the Opioid Crisis
Cracking down on opioid suppliersThough opioid deaths havesubsided slightly from their record high levels in 2017, addiction and overdoseare still sweeping the nation. Thankfully, our city, state, and
Parent's Guide - Is it Selfish of Parents to Take Care of Themselves?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The simple answer is no, parents taking good care of themselves is the only way they will be able to help a loved one that is suffering from addiction. So, this is t
Parent's Guide - Seeking Professional Help
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Parents have to help their loved ones for their own peace of mind and for their own need to care for and love their child. Once a child has become addicted telling t
Parent's Guide - Don’t Enable an Addicted Child, Support Them
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is frightening to discover a family member has an addiction. There are so many issues to worry about. A parent dreads to think their loved one may get a police re
Parental Addiction Affects the Whole Family
Battling addiction as a parent is toughAddiction is hard enough on itsown. The presence of children makes iteven harder and may make recovery seem impossible. It’s always difficult to get sober, a