My Mom is an Expert at Arguing (part 2)
Vitriol can be described as a solution-less rant of hate-filled criticism. A brand of sulfuric acid was named Vitriol, reason being that the acid was …
Category: MODULE 4
Can We Protect Them from Overdose?
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 you li…
My Mom is an Expert at Arguing (part 1)
It’s been said that for every one person struggling with addiction, there are at least 15 people affected. The effects are painful and relentless fo…
The Importance of Household Rules for Teens in Treatment
Setting new household rules for teens in treatment for a substance use disorder can be challenging for parents. But it is important because research s…
Be Part of the Silence
Watch video from a bird sanctuary in Audubon Park (New Orleans) and learn how “becoming part of the silence” can help, whether you ar…
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 …
Even After the Addiction is Resolved…You May Need to Do More
You want to partner with her, not dominate. You want to get your frustrations addressed elsewhere and not aim them at her. There is a child involved, …
It’s Time for Him to Go!
Asking your Loved One to leave your home is a hard decision. Your Loved One is not making any effort to curtail or stop the drug use. Allowing th…
The Favorite Dress
What is the emotional equivalent of your favorite outfit? When your Loved One's actions trigger hard emotions, do you resort to the sam…
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 …