He’s Withdrawing from Suboxone at Home
An opiate detox is difficult. Buprenorphine (the agonist in suboxone) has one of the longest half-lives—much longer than illicit opioids. Your b…
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Different Strokes…
He was on suboxone during a prior period of sobriety but relapsed in part because he didn't change friends, habits, and ways of thinking and admit…
Why Some People Swear by Alcoholics Anonymous—And Others Despise It
The 12 steps, first established in the 1930s by Bill Wilson, have now become a powerhouse in the addiction treatment world, with millions of atte…
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…
Podcast #6—The Language of Recovery
Annie and Laurie discuss the familiar anecdotes of recovery (such as "the 3 C's," "Do the next right thing" and "The…
Podcast #5—Support
(59min47sec) Laurie and Annie compare support group experiences as well as what is helpful when you first find out, or if you're going t…
5 Tips for Handling Tough Holiday Situations
Holidays tend to bring on some of the most emotionally charged situations. Here is a list of 5 suggestions offered by therapists and expert family adv…
Heads Up Information if You’re “New to SUD”
In a recent conversation on the Coming Up for Air podcast, a discussion took place as to what tips parents and loved ones may need when first facing t…
He’s Home and Stays in His Man Cave All Day
One would hope that the structure and activities of an inpatient facility would rub off on your son after 45 days, and it has. He is going to meetings…
Nature Teaches Us to Give & Receive Support
I believe the epidemic of addiction that our nation is experiencing is awakening us to our need to support one another, and thankfully support groups …