My Father’s Addiction Made Him A Stranger. Is It Too Late to Get to Know Him Now?
Like millions of Americans, I am a child of addiction. Research indicates that an annual average of 8.7 million children 17 or younger live …
Author: isabel
Why Some People Swear by Alcoholics Anonymous—And Others Despise It
The 12 steps, first established in the 1930s by Bill Wilson, have now become a powerhouse in the addiction treatment world, with millions of atte…
Podcast #6—The Language of Recovery
Annie and Laurie discuss the familiar anecdotes of recovery (such as "the 3 C's," "Do the next right thing" and "The…
Podcast #5—Support
(59min47sec) Laurie and Annie compare support group experiences as well as what is helpful when you first find out, or if you're going t…
Podcast #4— Goals as the Family Member
(44min20sec) Annie and Laurie open up about where the focus was when addiction first presented in their sons, all the way through to where t…
Podcast #3—Consistent Forgiveness
Laurie and Annie dive deep into the role forgiveness plays, relating to addiction and the road to recovery. Episode 3 explores frequent forgivene…
Podcast #2—Behaviors Adjacent to the Crisis
Annie and Laurie open up about parallel issues that can arise through the worst of times. As they managed their homes with their sons' addic…
Podcast #1—Introductory Episode: Meet Laurie and Annie
Laurie and Annie briefly introduce themselves and discuss backgrounds and family dynamics. They speak about their lives, leading up to and through the…
6 Things to Do Before Your L.O. Comes Home from Addiction Treatment
The day has finally come for you and your family to welcome your Loved One back from a residential treatment program (rehab) for addiction to drugs or…
How Science is Unlocking the Secrets of Addiction
Addiction hijacks the brain’s neural pathways. Scientists are challenging the view that it’s a moral failing and researching treatments th…