My Husband is More Angry When He Drinks
Your husband’s anger is its own thing, separate from alcoholism but ignited by the alcohol. The anger makes everything so much harder. He direct…
Category: CYCLE OF USE
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 …
Could Pot Help with Addiction?
I worry that we are becoming a society in which harm reduction is the goal. With MAT and now marijuana on the scene, are we putting a whole generation…
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…
Podcast: “Interview With Laurie’s Son Tommy”
In today's podcast, Laurie's son Tommy opens up about his experience with SUD with a very moving account of surviving a terrifying overdose. This stro…
How Can I Influence Her From Far Away?
In the research, CRAFT was designed for family members who have a good deal of contact with their Loved One. You’re right, it is more difficult …
Finding Gratitude in the Shadows
How well can you separate the illness of addiction from the person you love? Can you find the light of their humanity when their shadow side is starin…
Podcast: “Handling All of the Parallel Struggles”
Annie and Laurie open up about the parallel issues that can arise during the worst of times. With their sons' addiction raging, they also had to deal…
Podcast: “Interview with Annie’s Son Elliot”
On this week's Coming Up for Air podcast, Annie and Laurie talk with Annie's son Elliot, whose opiate dependency and recovery is detailed in Annie's b…
Podcast: “How Useful Are These Support Groups Anyway?”
In this week's podcast, Laurie and Annie compare support group experiences. They discuss what is helpful and what works, the importance of being among…