by Jake Le Clair | Jan 1, 2022 | Addiction, Family
Did you ever watch the show Intervention on A&E? You’ve probably caught at least an episode or two during the last 15 years it’s run on TV. The show offers millions of viewers a rudimentary idea of what happens during the process of an intervention. It provides a...
by Jake Le Clair | Nov 1, 2021 | Addiction, Family
The weather is taking a turn as you flip your calendar over to November. It seems the year has flown by once again and the holidays are fast approaching. Holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve mean a fun, relaxing time for many....
by Jake Le Clair | Oct 1, 2021 | Addiction, Family, Treatment
Recovery is a journey, not a destination. 40-60% of people with a substance use disorder relapse at some point according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. These alarming rates show that the current approach to addiction treatment...
by Jake Le Clair | Sep 1, 2021 | Addiction, Family, Treatment
Think about all the things you plan for in life. If you’re like most people, you make arrangements for important things weeks, months, or even years ahead of time. Consider a family trip, for example. Most people don’t decide to take a vacation on a whim. There’s lots...
by Jake Le Clair | Jul 1, 2021 | Addiction, Family
When you watch a loved one struggle with substance abuse, all you want to do is help. It’s heartbreaking to see them trapped in the stop-and-start-again cycle, or maybe trying to quit in the first place. Many people who are clean and sober today credit their time in...
by Jake Le Clair | Jun 1, 2021 | Addiction, Family
No family wants to watch their loved one battle with addiction. Parents want the best for their children, children shouldn’t have to see their parents struggle with substance abuse, and at the end of the day, siblings support one another, too. Watching a family member...
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