Tag Archives: addiction

Redemption And Freedom

Posted on February 11, 2017 by annali2002

I was still determined, at that point, to believe that she was going to beat her addiction and that I, of course, would be the glorious savior she would spend the rest of her life thanking, handing me my redemption on a silver platter. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addiction, Heroin, hope, opioids, parent of an addict, recovery, substance abuse | 3 Comments

SOMETIMES EVEN DEATH ISN’T A DETERRENT

Posted on February 10, 2017 by libbycataldi

A recovering addict told me: Dying didn’t matter. I couldn’t have been any worse off than I was, but I definitely didn’t fear death. If you die, that’s sort of a blessing. I was raised Catholic, but suicide didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addiction, battling addiction, drug abuse, Grieving mother, Heroin, Heroin Epidemic, Libby Cataldi, Mother and son, overdose, parent of an addict, stigma | 1 Comment

I CAN REMEMBER

Posted on February 9, 2017 by ad1313

An excerpt from S.O.B.E.R.* written by a mother and son An acronym for Son Of a Bitch Everything’s Real Anita When we arrived at the family treatment program, I finally started to understand and believe that addiction is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addict, addiction, battling addiction, Grieving mother, Heroin, hope, Mother and son, parent of an addict, recovery, rehabs, stigma, substance abuse | 1 Comment

To Be The Mom Of An Addict

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Sandy Swenson

Addiction is a disease, but not even the professionals have it all figured out yet — and they aren’t trying to figure it out while in a blind panic, running through the fires of hell with fears and dreams and maternal instincts tripping them up. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addict, addiction, drug abuse, Heroin, hope, Mother and son, opiate, opioids, recovery, sandy swenson, stigma, substance abuse | 32 Comments

Peace In The Storm

Posted on February 6, 2017 by annali2002

The road to my spiritual life began when I was a young child growing up in an alcoholic family. But I didn’t start to walk this road until halfway through my life when my daughter fell ill with drug addiction. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addict, addiction, battling addiction, detach, Heroin, hope, parent of an addict, recovery | 5 Comments

From Substandard to Comprehensive,Changing the Way We Treat Addiction

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Marybeth Cichocki

by Marybeth Cichocki How do we change addiction treatment from being substandard to being effective at saving lives? First, the stigma must die. Second, those suffering from the disease, the addiction professionals, the insurance industry and society must rethink the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addict, addiction, Big Pharma, drug abuse, Fed Up, health insurance, hope, opioids, parent of an addict, recovery, stigma | 3 Comments

Accepting Addiction As A Disease

Posted on January 28, 2017 by annali2002

Is it a disease or a choice? I’ve entered into this debate many times. Drug addiction is so shrouded in shame and stigma that talking about it in any random group of people often invites conflict. Many, many people still … Continue reading →

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Reflections From A Warrior Mom

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Marybeth Cichocki

Reflecting on why I’m on this train heading to DC instead of spending a lazy Saturday morning at home. Thinking about the past 20 months and 14 days and this life altering journey I’ve begun. Remembering my son, Matt and … Continue reading →

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Director Of National Drug Control Policy, Michael Botticelli is Coming to InTheRooms.com — I Love Recovery Cafe

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Magnolia Beginnings

To access this event you will need an account with InTheRooms. Once you’re logged in, on the day of the event, the Special Events video room will be open. We are honored to announce that the White House Director of … Continue reading →