Family Recovery Learning Center

Seeing someone you care about battling drug or alcohol addiction can be really tough. It's heartbreaking to watch their life get affected by substance abuse, especially when they won't seek help and don't realize how damaging their addiction is. So, how can you get them to go to rehab for alcohol or drug addiction when they don't want to? If you want your loved one to recover but are unsure...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where, despite your best intentions, the help you're offering leads to more harm than good? Supporting someone with an addiction can be daunting. Family members may unknowingly worsen the situation by enabling the person's harmful behaviors, despite their genuine desire to help. Assisting someone who is struggling with addiction can be a delicate balance between offering genuine support and inadvertently enabling their...

When a mother bird sees her fledgling struggling to fly, her instinct is to swoop in, to catch the little one before it falls. But what if that baby bird is your son, and the fall he's taking isn’t from a tree branch…but into the abyss of drug addiction? What do you do when the very instinct to protect your child seems to be causing more harm than good? The...

When we think of methamphetamine, or meth as it's commonly known, images of breaking bad and dramatic Hollywood movies might spring to mind. But the reality of people who use meth is far from entertaining — it's a destructive force that can unravel lives and devastate families. Throughout my career in dealing with meth addiction, I’ve learned that the journey towards understanding and supporting a loved one embroiled in using crystal...

In the labyrinth of human existence, there's a hidden beast that lurks in the shadows, often unnoticed until it bares its teeth. This beast goes by many names, but we know it most commonly as addiction. A word that carries a heavy burden, it's often whispered in hushed tones, shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. But what if I told you that addiction isn't just about drugs, alcohol, or gambling? That...

In an era where technology is as pervasive as the air we breathe, the sight of children engrossed in their cell phones is as common as birds in the sky. But when does this fascination cross the line into addiction? And more importantly, how can we, as caregivers, guide our children back to a balanced life where real-world interactions are just as compelling as the digital ones? This article delves...

Alcohol, often seen as a harmless social lubricant, hides a darker side that many are unaware of until they are entangled in its grip. But can it really lead to death? This question may seem alarmist or exaggerated to some, but for those in the throes of addiction, it's a frightening reality they grapple with every day. Leveraging my years of expertise in the field of addiction and family dynamics,...