When Substance Abuse Leads to Domestic Violence

Lasting Recovery January 17, 2019

“There are many women, who have been beaten, controlled and abused by men in their drug addiction.” ~ Marie Edmonds, a UK-based addiction specialist It’s a frightening statistic – somewhere in America, a woman is beaten or otherwise assaulted by ...Read More

Categories ADDICTION, ALCOHOL, DRUG ADDICTION, DRUG REHAB, HEALTH & WELLNESS, HELP FAMILY

Helping Your Spouse Beat Addiction Without Enabling Them

Lasting Recovery October 19, 2018

Can your marriage survive drug addiction?  Of course it can, but there first needs to be some patience and understanding on your part.  Most importantly, your spouse must WANT to quit. If you are currently married to someone with any ...Read More

Categories ADDICTION, ALCOHOL, CODEPENDENCY, DRUG ADDICTION, HEALTH & WELLNESS, HELP FAMILY

Ben Affleck’s Relapse Shows the Importance of Family Support

Lasting Recovery September 8, 2018

“I’m lucky to have the love of my family and friends, including my co-parent, Jen, who has supported me and cared for our kids as I’ve done the work I set out to do. This was the first of many ...Read More

Categories ADDICTION, ALCOHOL, DETOX, DRUG REHAB, HELP FAMILY, INTERVENTION

For the Family – The Importance of the First Step

Lasting Recovery July 25, 2018

“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol/drugs – that our lives had become unmanageable.” ~The First Step of Recovery When someone enters a rehab program for an alcohol or drug problem, their family members are often surprised that they, too, ...Read More

Categories CODEPENDENCY, HELP FAMILY, RECOVERY

Don’t Let Your Kids Sip Alcohol

Lasting Recovery May 18, 2018

“I would say that it is advisable not to offer your child a sip of your beverage, as it may send the wrong message -- younger teens and tweens may be unable to understand the difference between drinking a sip ...Read More

Categories EDUCATION, HELP FAMILY Tags alcohol abuse, Risks of Alcohol Abuse

Children Are the “Second Victims” of the Opioid Epidemic

Lasting Recovery March 12, 2018

“As the adult epidemic improves, we may be seeing an unintended consequence of more prescription drugs like methadone in the home. Children are becoming “second victims” of the adult opioid epidemic.” ~ Dr. Jason Kane, Comer Children’s Hospital, University of ...Read More

Categories EDUCATION, HELP FAMILY Tags kids suffer opioid epidemic

How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Prescription Drug Abuse

Lasting Recovery February 21, 2018

“We reach a national crisis of use when opioids get into the hands of people who they are not intended for. That puts the responsibility on the person who is prescribed opioids to use them properly, not share them with ...Read More

Categories HELP FAMILY, PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE Tags How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Abuse, recovery from prescription drugs

Senior Citizens Face Heightened Benzodiazepine Risks

Lasting Recovery January 28, 2018

“Millions of older Americans are taking these drugs regularly. In most cases, they are addicted to them.” ~ Sidney Wolfe, Director of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group, in Washington, D.C. Prescription benzodiazepine addiction is hitting a specific segment of the ...Read More

Categories HELP FAMILY, PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE Tags Senior Citizens Face Heightened Benzodiazepine Risks

Top Three Ways Children are Affected by Parental Substance Abuse

Lasting Recovery December 31, 2017

Drug and alcohol abuse affects more than the individual. Those closest to the addict often suffer just as much – or possibly, even MORE. In a very real way, they are the victims of someone else's addiction. This is especially ...Read More

Categories ADDICTION, EDUCATION, HELP FAMILY Tags affects on kids of addiction, kids and addiction

Video – A Letter To My Family, Lasting Recovery

Lasting Recovery December 28, 2017

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> Judy Saalinger, Co-Founder and Executive Director of San Diego's premier alcohol and drug addiction treatment center Lasting Recovery, reads " A Letter To My Family". Call for free Family ...Read More

Categories ADDICTION, HELP FAMILY, RECOVERY