Archives

Unpredictability. There’s a whole lot of it in the family systems illness of substance use disorder. The unpredictability includes: escalating substance abuse, lying, denial, cravings, anger, physical illness, depression, isolation, risk-filled behavior, sadness, guilt and remorse.  The combination of any of...

Mental health affects every aspect of your life. It’s not just this neat little issue you can put in a box. Shannon Purser There was a time in the recent past that those suffering from mental illness were basically...

Mother’s Day. How is it for you? The family systems illness of substance use disorder has a way of upendingThe Day. That’s the insidious nature of this disease: it is an equal opportunity destroyer of self-esteem and happiness.  We can...