Podcast #27—Codependency & Denial
In this week's episode, Annie and Laurie deep dive into issues and dynamics of being a "codependent" parent, discussing how this happens…
Member Topics: denial
What Does Being “In Denial” Actually Mean?
Accepting something life-shattering is gradual, it's a journey—one that involves grief and soul searching. If it's happening to you…
The shame of addiction turned my life into a lie. Here’s what saved my family
In this short video, a mother speaks about the feelings of shame that paralyzed her and kept her from taking action or even speaking to her …
Can You Trust A Person With Substance Disorder?
...In over 20 years of experience working with individuals who use substances in a way that causes harm, most individuals I have known, abstaini…
Arguing with an Addicted Loved One Can Be Like Reasoning with a Hurricane
It’s no secret that addiction has ripped its way through my home and family. At least not since my book “Unhooked, a Mother’s Story …
The Dilemma of Danger
How do you keep from encouraging further drug use by raising the bottom and protecting your Loved One from overdose? How as a family member do y…
He’s Gotten in Trouble but Still Won’t Admit There’s a Problem
When pressed, people with addiction issues 1) defend their right to drink or drug or 2) deny there is a problem. In short, they Defend or Deny. I can …
He Won’t Admit He’s Using
An AiR member wrote us, upset about her son: "...I have seen him wasted 3 times in the past 10 days, his eyes rolling and nodding off mid-sentenc…