Adult Children of Alcoholics – Interview With Rita Malie
Insights for those wanting to better understand the concept of adult children of alcoholics. The following is my interview with award-winning author, Rita Malie, whose most recent novel is titled: Supreme Sacrifice: A Woman’s Journey From The Bondage of Guilt to the Freedom of Forgiveness. I’ve so enjoyed getting to know Rita and following her work. She is…
Read MorePTSD From the Family Members’ Perspective – June is PTSD Awareness Month
PTSD affects the entire family. Last week I ran this post, “PTSD Awareness Month – June 2012,” in which I shared HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ press release quote, announcing PTSD Awareness Month, “Posttraumatic Stress Disorder affects 1 in 29 Americans, from our country’s service men and women to abused children and survivors of rape, domestic violence…
Read MoreAddiction Treatment – What to Look For
Making sense of addiction treatment (whether its for drugs or alcohol or both or for a co-occurring disorder), which is having both an addiction and a mental illness, is daunting to say the least. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has created a terrific resource to help people determine what they should look for…
Read MoreAlcohol-Induced Memory Blackouts Explained
Blackouts. Alcohol-induced memory blackouts. You may have heard one or both terms, but what do they mean? As an example, if you’ve ever found yourself in a bizarre argument with something who’s been drinking heavily or been on the receiving end of their behaviors too hurtful to rationalize and then felt even more betrayed the…
Read More“ADDICTION” – Poem by Erik Zack
The following is a poem and guest post by Erik Zack, who has had his own negative experiences and outcomes as a consequence of addict-related behavior, including time in jail where he completed a drug education program. Erik is now working hard on his recovery from heroin addiction and wanted to share his poem as…
Read MorePTSD Awareness Month – June 2012
“Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects 1 in 29 Americans, from our country’s service men and women to abused children and survivors of rape, domestic violence and natural disasters,” says HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, in her press release announcing PTSD Awareness Month. To raise awareness about PTSD, how its developed, its symptoms, those who experience it, and…
Read MoreWhat Does Alcohol Cause Besides Alcoholism?
Alcohol causes far more than alcoholism. The following is a guest post by Rita Malie, award-winning author of Goodbye America, an historic memoir of her mother. Rita’s most recent novel is titled: Supreme Sacrifice: A Woman’s Journey From The Bondage of Guilt to the Freedom of Forgiveness. It is inspired by true events and the legacy of growing up in an alcoholic…
Read MoreNational Recovery Month September 2012
National Recovery Month September 2012 – this year’s theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: It’s Worth It.” Mental and/or substance use disorders (also known as behavioral health conditions) affect millions of individuals, as well as their families and friends who are concernedabout them. Many opportunities exist to help them reclaim their lives, restore their relationships, and build promising…
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