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Jane Johnson posted a blog post

Doing the right thing?

My son is all grown up with a son of his own and is currently in Hazelden's outpatient program for alcoholism. Unfortunately, his wife is not supportive - it could be she can no longer trust, or maybe she's just done. I don't know, but I am concerned that her extreme detachment will have a negative impact on my son's recovery. So, as his mom, I'm wondering just how much I can really do to support him.What's the best thing for me to do? And what's the worst thing I can do?I'm new to this online…See More
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Martha Anderson commented on Margaret's blog post changing drugs
"My 16 year old son is also in that same mindset - I truly believe that when one is using weed/pot and that has led to a whole gambit of drug use - finally to smoking heroin - it is not about what drug but about the disease of addiction. There is no…"
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Deb Welf commented on KelleyKH's blog post A New Pair of Shoes
"My son is in day 5 of his first 30 days and I am trying to understand the family program and we live close to Plymouth so that would be a great location for us, rather than driving to Center City.  How may people in your family attended??…"
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Deb Welf replied to Maureen P's discussion serenity
"The path sounds very familiar to me, I have mourned the loss of my son and I'm very angry at this disease for holding him hostage.  I still see glimmers of him, but mostly I see a liar and a thief.  I love him unconditionally but I…"
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Doing the right thing?

Posted by Jane Johnson on May 27, 2012 at 9:22pm

Question about drug testing

Posted by Patty s on May 19, 2012 at 11:57am — 1 Comment

A great article by William Moyers - helping to improve our understanding of drug/alcohol addiction

Posted by Vicki on May 17, 2012 at 10:43am

An article - a worthy read about reducing stigma

Posted by Vicki on May 16, 2012 at 1:43pm

How so you pick a rehab for a young adult

Posted by Barbara smith on May 12, 2012 at 9:52pm — 2 Comments

changing drugs

Posted by Margaret on May 12, 2012 at 7:17am — 2 Comments

Asking for words of hope

Posted by Terrie S on May 7, 2012 at 1:00am — 5 Comments

Addiction - a disease - not a character defect

Posted by Vicki on May 2, 2012 at 10:24am

Any Advice?

Posted by Sharon on April 30, 2012 at 1:02pm — 7 Comments

Nurturing my program & Accepting my human-ness

Posted by Beverlee Smith on April 28, 2012 at 7:39am — 1 Comment

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serenity 3 Replies

It is so painful to watch someone's life slip away as drugs take over- it is a love affair with the substance- my son has been using opiates for 5 yrs, became addicted very quickly, it ruined his…Continue

Started by Maureen P. Last reply by Deb Welf on Friday.

Serenity 4 Replies

My heart goes out to each and every one of you. My husband was a recovering alcoholic for over thirty years. His sobriety was important to him as the lives he saved through the rooms of AA. The…Continue

Started by LA. Last reply by LA May 2.

So much to deal with right now 2 Replies

It's all happening at once.  My brother-in-law (sister's husband) just entered an inpatient rehab program in Florida.  She lives in NJ with their 2 daughters (5,7).  My family (other 2 sisters and…Continue

Started by Diane M. Last reply by Kristin s May 2.

Hoping each of us would share the the helpful things people have said to you..... 32 Replies

I'm asking everyone to share the things that people have said to you that helped you in your struggle, your recovery, your journey. A few of my favorites:"He's not drinking AT you, he's just…Continue

Started by Vicki. Last reply by Diane M Apr 28.

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