How to Talk to a Child About a Parent's Addiction

How to Talk to a Child About a Parent's Addiction

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At once resentful of and loyal to their addicted parent, children are reluctant to open up and share long-held family secrets, even if they desperately want the support. They may have a strong self-preservation instinct, but at the same time, they're …
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Founder of TreatmentUSA.com Celebrates 8 Years of Sobriety By Helping

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As someone who has been through a serious struggle with addiction, Cory more than relates to his clients and their families which is what inspires him to continue to grow TreatmentUSA.com to help as many people as he can by getting them into a …
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Disulfiram: New support for an old addiction drug

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Philadelphia, PA, January 31, 2013 – Disulfiram was the first medication approved for the treatment of alcoholism over 50 years ago. It works, at least in part, by preventing the metabolism of an alcohol by-product, acetaldehyde. High levels of …
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Effects on family | Feelings / stages | Heroin addiction stories – My Treatment My Choice – Tony lost his son, Damien, to a heroin overdose. Here Tony describes the nature of heroin dependence and his feelings of panic and guilt upon discovering Damien’s dependence. He also shares his experience of dealing with stigma while supporting Damien during his struggle. Heroin dependence doesn’t only affect the user, but can have a devastating impact on their friends and family as well. It can be exceptionally difficult for the loved ones of drug and heroin users to know what to do for the best and how to help. Throughout Damien’s battle with drug and opioid dependence, Tony and his family experienced a widespread lack of support and understanding of what families go through. They found it difficult to get information about drug and heroin dependence or advice on how they could help their son. For free advice, information and help on heroin addiction / dependence, please visit our website www.mytreatmentmychoice.eu

 

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