Is Addiction Taking Your Family Hostage?
While there is a widely accepted genetic link to addiction, many are unaware of all the research available on how the disease of...
What Should You Do After Experiencing a Relapse?
The recovery community continues to be at high risk for relapse due to COVID-19. Quarantine, social distancing, job losses, financial...
Are Interventions Effective in Managing Addictions?
As a highly trained and experienced professional interventionist, my job is to work closely with families to get loved ones suffering...
Combating Isolation: Strategies for Maintaining Sobriety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
What do we do to protect our recovery when the whole world goes mad over toilet paper? When everything changes so suddenly on such a...
Are Children's Spiritual Lives Linked to Addiction Risks?
This is the first in a series of blog articles on spiritual development in children. As an addiction specialist, family therapist and a...
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...
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...
