How Can We Help our Daughter Find Residential Treatment?
What her daughter needs—a solid residential treatment program for women—should not be so hard to find. Unfortunately, such programs often are. We …
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“So Many Pathways” To Recovery: A Sister’s Message After Losing Her Brother
A brave and loving look back, and a plea to others to think broadly about options for their Loved Ones. Jaclyn Brown lost her brother Marc to heroin i…
A&E TV’s “Intervention”: More Harm Than Good?
Participants and SUD professionals alike question the methods, and even the premise, of A&E’s longstanding series. Now in its 24th season, A&E’s s…
Section 35: Playing Russian Roulette with Involuntary Treatment in Massachusetts
While many states use civil commitment, Massachusetts is believed to be the only state in the union that allows family members to file a Section 35 pe…
My Daughter is Ready to Take the Next Step in Treatment. How Do We Find a Quality Residential Treatment Program for Women?
When your Loved One’s ready for residential treatment at last, will they be able to find it? The search can be daunting, especially for a program de…
The Search for Methamphetamine-Specific Treatment Can Be Complicated
Dominique Simon discusses the winding path to the right methamphetamine treatment plan for your Loved One.
Podcast #80 — Low-Hanging Fruit: As the Family, What Actions Can You Take Today?
This episode focuses on "Low-Hanging Fruit," meaning: Give yourself some easy-to-accomplish, satisfying tasks that you can do…
He Has Stopped Engaging with Life
"My question is, if he is so sick that his body is shutting down how can he live?" Our member is deeply concerned about her 62-year-old…
Podcast #65 — What Is Peer Support? With Thrive CEO Brian Bailys
(37:08) In today's episode of Coming Up for Air, Annie Highwater focuses on peer support. She interviews Brian Bailys, Thrive CEO and creator…
