Is Drug Court Considered Treatment?
Drug Court can provide a positive, encouraging structure to a Loved One. But is it enough? Can the services provided be considered treatment? Sho…
Category: LEGAL – criminal justice system and incarceration
Is Your Loved One in the Criminal Justice System in MA?
Our collaborator, Dr. Haner Hernandez, has shared with us these "talking points" for Massachusetts families facing a Loved One's involve…
He May Be Spending the Holiday in Jail. Should I Bail Him Out?
Her anger and resentment towards her Loved One has transformed - with one event - into love and fear. He was arrested out of state for dealing drugs a…
He Ransacks the House for the Drugs I Confiscated
If a family member has confiscated a Loved One's stash, is it ever appropriate to dole it out in small amounts in order to prevent them from furth…
He’s Hiding Away for Most of the Day
He reached out for help from her after jail, and is getting MAT... she knows he hasn't gone anywhere as they live far out in the country. But…
How Do We Talk to Our Grandson?
1Sugarbear poses an important question. How do we approach discussions of a Loved One's SUD and its repercussions with younger family members? Gue…
We Need to Plan a Visit with HIm
me4clean is planning a visit with her Loved One to have a frank conversation about his drinking. He lives far away and is in legal trouble. Dominique …
She Went to Court for a DUI
Kate44 reaches out for advice about whether or not to pay her Loved One's rent. Read on for Dominique Simon-Levine's suggestions and…
My Adopted Son Is in the Criminal Justice System
thislifesucks sends in an update about her son's court appearance. She's trying to keep a low profile - he doesn't want her involved…
She Reached Out for Help from Jail
Hoopmann1's daughter called her from jail asking for help. She was able to step in and work closely with the courts to usher her pregnant Loved On…