Tag Archives: opioids

Double Edge Sword.

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Marybeth Cichocki

Addiction is a disease like none other. A double edge sword. It tears families apart. It bonds strangers forever. I never wanted to play this role in life. I was happy being a NICU nurse. Helping families cope with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addiction, battling addiction, Big Pharma, drug abuse, grief, Grieving mother, Heroin, hope, Mother and son, mother of an addict, opiate, opioids, parent of an addict, recovery, stigma, substance abuse, SUD | 1 Comment

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

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

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

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 →

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At the end of the day…

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Magnolia Beginnings

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addict, addiction, drug abuse, Heroin, Heroin Epidemic, loss, opioids, overdose, parent of an addict, recovery, stigma, substance abuse | Leave a comment

The Beginning, by Katie Donovan

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Katie Donovan

My name is Katie….and I am the mother of an addict. I tell you this so you know I understand. I have been there. I am still here! I know your pain, your constant fear, your struggle to get out … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Instinct

Posted on January 18, 2016 by heidih45

I try so hard to hide my pain, worry, and anxiety. It’s bottled up and shoved way done and hidden where no one can see. Like a double agent I go through life as if nothing is wrong, my life … Continue reading →

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So Much Loss

Posted on December 17, 2015 by heidih45

So much loss in our world today it shakes me to my core. Too many young lives gone to soon, now angels knocking on heavens door. Why can’t this country wake up and see the total destruction of our society. … Continue reading →

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I Broke Free

Posted on December 15, 2015 by heidih45

Let’s welcome our newest blogger Heidi Houle. Her words strike a chord among families of those struggling as only someone who has walked in our shoes can do. Thank you Heidi! The day I told the world my son was … Continue reading →