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Many families struggling with an addiction crisis find the holiday season, with its expectation of homecomings and happiness, to be very painful. We need to know that even in the midst of our challenge, divinely inspired happenings can randomly...

Social media can often bring distractions, false images and consumer driven narratives into our lives. No one wants these complications.  We are wise to limit time on social media to allow space for quiet and peace in our busy existences. ...

Families struggling with substance abuse disorder frequently deal with uncertainty and sadness in their lives. The holiday season, with its expectation for all things being “merry and bright,” can add to the stress for families struggling with this systems...

Fred Rogers iconic children’s television show, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, offers a message of acceptance and compassion for all his viewers – young and old. The upcoming film on Mr. Rogers life starring Tom Hanks has renewed appreciation for his example of...

The holidays pose unique challenges for those  struggling in the family system disease of substance use disorder.  The commercialized image of life being perfect and merry throughout the holidays is greatly disconnected from the reality that many families face trying...

REFLECTION Every family has their own process for convincing a loved one to seek treatment.  The truth is this is usually not an easy task. Working closely with recovery counselors, treatment center professionals, trusted family members and  friends can help...

REFLECTION There comes a tipping point when it is necessary to seek a residential rehab program to help a loved one in the throes of addiction. In choosing the right treatment center, it is important to “do the homework”...

REFLECTION  In the midst of an ongoing addiction crisis there can be a tipping point that leads you to change your strategy on  how to help a struggling loved one. These turning points usually come at a painful crossroads when...

REFLECTION For many of us, there are generational links to substance use disorder that go back decades. For those in generations past there was little or no help to deal with the family systems disease of substance use disorder. ...

REFLECTION Sometimes remembering how things were in our families before substance use disorder impacted our lives is painful. We can wonder what happened to all of us and the life we shared together? But strength and hope can be found...