How Do I Choose the Right Addiction Treatment Facility?
Q: My son says he’s ready to enter a treatment facility. There are so many options for treatment, and it can be very expensive. How do I know what place is the right one for him and should I pay for...
View ArticleAll Change Begins with Self-Awareness
Emotional maturity is what we develop when we take the time to know ourselves more deeply. When we aren’t self-aware in a problematic situation, many of us will reach for a drug or a drink – or some...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Reimagined: From Codependency to Self-Love
Time flies, and just like that, we’re on the cusp of another Valentine’s Day. Reflecting on my past, I recall how this day used to be a source of dread. As someone who grappled with codependency, I...
View ArticleThe Concept of “Choice” in Addiction
Having compassion for the addict you love does not mean that you continue to enable them. Enabled addicts do not recover – because, really, why should they if others are going to do everything for...
View ArticleHow Can We Educate Young People About Pot?
Q: How can we educate young people to understand that even experimenting with pot can be a slippery slope, particularly when the family doctor has said it’s harmless if they only smoke pot...
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