How Overcoming My Addiction Motivated Me to Assist Others
In this blog, I share my own personal story of recovery from addiction and the reason I have devoted much of my professional life to...
Discuss Drugs with Your Children Early to Prevent Future Issues
My mother Betty used to quote Benjamin Franklin often when saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Really good advice...
Why Are Teens and Young Adults More Vulnerable to Drug Use?
Adolescence is a time in our lives when we’re naturally curious and eager to explore the world in new and exciting ways. However, the...
Why Should You Consider a Sober Coach During Early Recovery?
Research has shown that the highest level of relapse in people recovering from addiction occurs in the first weeks after treatment, and...
Could Concierge Counseling Be the Right Choice for You?
Imagine this … a competent therapist with extensive experience and expertise is on call just for YOU anywhere and anytime. Sessions can...
Interventions: Essential Information for Every Family
As a highly trained, certified and experienced interventionist, my job is to work with families on how to motivate loved ones in need of...
How Addiction Affects Family Members
Addiction is not a spectator sport – the collateral damage affects the entire family. This is a well-documented fact, and professionals...