Read Between The Lines Of These “Emotional Growth Schools”
Eager for their child’s rehabilitation, many parents are hoodwinked by glossy brochures and the advice of educational consultants. I know I was. Therapeutic boarding schools spell R-E-L-I-E-F to a parent…
Read MoreNational Suicide Prevention Month and National Recovery Month (September)are Intertwined
The Corona Virus attacks more than your lungs. It invades your psyche. Will you have a job? Can you support yourself and/or family? Will you continue to be isolated? How…
Read MoreEnabling or Caring?
When I was growing up, the BIG “C” was whispered among my parents’ friends. It was as if that disease as well as less serious health concerns such as hysterectomies,…
Read MoreThe Second Drug Withdrawal Syndrome: PAWS
As the parent of a child with substance abuse disorder, you probably know what an acute withdrawal phase of an illicit drug is. Detoxing isn’t easy and should be monitored,…
Read MoreWhat About the Mental Health of Parents with Addicted Loved Ones?
My last blog (May 4th) dealt with the high co-morbidity of mental illness with substance abusers. But what about the mental health of the sober parents? Don’t they also suffer…
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