Category Archives: Family
Understanding Addiction From A Mother & Son
Jaime and his mother, Karen, share the story of his addiction and her struggle. Both are interviewed by Academy for Addiction Professionals founder Ben Brafman. Ben Brafman & Jaime Blaustein Discuss His Journey Through Addiction Ben Brafman & Jaime Blaustein’s … Continue reading
What You May Experience When a Loved One Is In Treatment
Getting a loved one into treatment can be a relief to months or years of agony and worry about their well-being. After all, treatment represents a safe environment in which to move toward sobriety and normalcy. However, addiction does not … Continue reading
The Dos and Don’ts of Drug Rehab Aftercare – For Families
Addiction is a disease for which we do not yet have a cure. Detox and subsequent behavioral counseling is the most effective means of maintaining a clean future, however nothing in the world of addiction is guaranteed and addicts will fight … Continue reading
How Long Should Addiction Treatment Last?
It’s a question that most families, and their loved ones suffering from substance abuse, ask – how long does a typical course of substance abuse treatment last? There is no specific number to answer that question — it all depends … Continue reading
What is Role Incompatibility?
In a recent industry news blog post, we described how younger folks often curtail their heavy drinking tendencies when they get married. The working theory behind this is Role Incompatibility. But what is role incompatibility and how does it affect … Continue reading
Families – And The Roles They Play
“The stones thrown from close-up hurt more than those thrown from afar” “You can choose your friends, but you sho’ can’t choose your family.” ~ Harper Lee There’s no shortage of quotes about families, their issues and dysfunction. And, in many … Continue reading
