Consequences and Addiction Recovery

Often family members are hesitant to confront an addict about the problems associated with her addictive behavior, out of fear that the addict will dissociate herself from the family.  “It’s better that I know where she is…” is a comment made frequently by family members.  However, if there are never any consequences in the family […]

Getting Help

Someone I recently met called and asked me if I could help a loved one of hers who is an addict. She told me about his history abusing prescription pain medication and other substances. I’ve seen the man. He’s obviously high most of the time. This woman and the man’s mother both enable him to […]

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