Family Recovery

November 24, 2019February 28, 2022 ~ Dr David McCartney

I was reminded of how important it is to ensure the family members of patients/clients with addictions realise that they need to recover too. This blog by a doctor on the British Medical Journal's website captures the harrowing sense of loss as a partner's alcohol dependence takes hold and then the dawning of hope as … Continue reading Family Recovery

I would have learned to listen.

August 17, 2013February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz

Drugfree.org has a great post from a parent who's been through the wringer and is speaking from the other side. When speaking with a struggling parent, she asked him what he wishes he would have done differently. He responds I would have learned to listen. First, I would have learned to listen to my son. … Continue reading I would have learned to listen.