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Reflection In the last decade overdose deaths have doubled. More than 70,000 died of drug overdose deaths in 2017. Nearly 70 percent of those deaths were due to synthetic opioids. International Overdose Awareness Day was started 18 years ago,...

Reflection Shame is a by- product of the unpredictable and difficult nature of the disease of addiction.  Families fighting to help a loved one establish recovery need to recognize shame for what it is: a self- defeating emotion that...

Reflection Substance use disorder often creates a double bind in the lives of many family members. They feel heartbreaking concern for their loved one and simultaneously need to protect themselves from their addicted choices. Denial plays a big role...

Addiction is a disease that impacts all members of a family.  Isolation caused by addiction and depression wall off family members from relating well and supporting each other and maintaining positive relationships outside their immediate family.  Taking steps to share...

Living with a family member in active addiction can engulf your life with chaos. The concept of carving out time for self care may even seem ridiculous when you are in the midst of so many things going awry...