Tag Archives: stigma

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 →

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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 →

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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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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

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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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Detach With Love

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Magnolia Beginnings

Whenever life takes a nasty turn I try to ask myself how did I contribute toward it? Don’t get me wrong, I’m neither a victim nor am I (any longer) the over responsible person who must blame themselves for … Continue reading →

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Addiction Hits Home: Changing Hearts, Changing Minds.

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Marybeth Cichocki

.Every day in every state across this country a mother loses her child to the disease of addiction. The statistics are shocking. Death by opioid addiction kills more people than gun violence, yet no one is rioting or staging protests … 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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Be Still

Posted on January 16, 2016 by heidih45

Be still my heart and listen, for he is there. Be still my fears and listen, for he is there. It’s when we stop and be still we realize God is everywhere. He hears our prayers, he knows our plight, … Continue reading →