Addiction and alcoholism not only affect those who drink and drug, it also affects their loved ones in sometimes devastating ways. The children of alcoholics and addicts are often times traumatized by the experience of being raised in this environment. Unfortunately, once grown these ‘adult children’ may have difficulty separating the past from the present. …
April 2017 archive
Apr 14
Addiction Treatment Sober Coach
The Sober Coach bridges the gap between the recovery community and residential treatment facilities. Sober Coaches offer a level of responsibility and provide a measure of accountability that the recovery community cannot be expected to offer. A sober coach acts as a direct connection to the customer’s own daily environment, acting as a liaison to …
Apr 06
The Family Disease
There is a direct link between family relationships and the potential for the development of adolescent substance abuse. It has been shown that teens who were more likely to become addicts generally demonstrated a less close relationship with their parents than other young people. One explanation may be that parents of drug users seem to …