Can the Whole Family Get on the Same Page?
You wonder, after your brother's recent DUI and the evidence your parents hid, whether you should step in and contact the authorities. Your parent…
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He Got Around Section 35
People in recovery have developed skills to a fine edge during years of substance use that can serve them well. We make good salespeople.
He’s Nasty and Slothful—I’m done!
What your son is doing is beyond his control. He is addicted to very strong drugs. How you are seeing the situation is up to you. That may sound harsh…
If We Kick Him Out Will Drug Use Worsen?
Leaving the house is conditional on continued use. The Loved One is told they are loved and would be welcomed back once they commit to addressing thei…
He Is Literally Breaking Me in Half
From what you write, it sounds like you need to start with you. You cannot be effective when you feel “codependent and ill.” Your response…
He Wants Money and Cigarettes While in Treatment
A mother doesn't know what she should do when one of her sons asks for money and cigarettes while in treatment. He claims he can only get through this…
What Can We Do to Prevent Him from Spending His Earnings on Drugs?
It is a vastly different reality to be parenting a child at high risk of addiction. Faced with this situation, parents often feel torn between wanting…
How I Learned to Set Boundaries That Bring Me Peace and Wellbeing
Through this learning process I have found an inner strength and calmness. My newly found skill of setting boundaries with quiet conviction has also s…
Am I Loving Him to Death?
Unless other treatments are used in combination with MAT, there is a likelihood that the person will start to, or continue to, use other drugs. I…
He’s Bullying Me For Drug Money
Your son is using. If he succeeds in wearing you down with his verbal bullying you will not have the energy and motivation to help engage him into nee…