Are you or a loved one hiding an addiction? How do you know if there's even a problem with drugs or alcohol? A quick awa ...
Families of addicts: Seeing addiction from the other side
Like addicts, families of addicts can face their own set of symptoms due to the cycle of the disease. But there is hope! ...
Growing up with alcoholic parents
There is so much about alcoholism that brings us to grief. But when we accept that which we cannot understand, we can cr ...
Family dysfunction and addiction: 3 steps for better emotional health
Addiction promotes family dysfunction. So how can you break out of roles you've adapted to survive? Maggie Harmon speaks ...
The family intervention process: Confrontation or community?
If you're planning an intervention, confrontation is just the beginning. Rather than a one-off ... why not become a part ...
My daughter or son is an alcoholic: What can I do?
If you suspect your child is an alcoholic, you need to change your traditional parenting tactics. Step-by-step practical ...
Child of a parent with addiction: How to cope
How can you accept the past as a child of a parent with addiction issues? Weigh in here for ideas on self-healing and sh ...
Help for families of addicts: 5 places to seek help
If your family is affected by addiction, who can you turn to for help? I've been there...and I share my real life sugges ...
Top 5 Al-Anon alternatives
Al-Anon just doesn't work for everyone who is close to an addict or alcoholic. What are some alternatives? We explore he ...
Growing up in an alcoholic family: Coping and treatment
Alcoholism affects entire families, not just a single individual. So what are some common traits of children of alcoholi ...