You might have to think twice about letting your kids eat homemade cookies or brownies next time you’re at your grandmother’s house. The number of children being unintentionally poisoned by marijuana has been growing. In Colorado, where medical marijuana has been legal since 2009, there have been more than a dozen cases. Just When You…
Adult Children and Addiction
If only you knew about addiction. If only you knew how to spot the signs. If only you knew how to stop it. As an addict’s mother or father, it’s hard to not place blame on yourself. Even if you have grown children, you still can’t help but ask: Am I a bad parent? Knowledge…
Staying Safe on Memorial Day
Staying Safe on Memorial Day Memorial Day weekend is a favorite holiday for many. If you live near a beach or lake, you know where you plan on spending the long weekend. This holiday marks the beginning of the summer and is a popular time to get in the water with boats or jet skis….
The Ripple Effect of Addiction
The Ripple Effect of Addiction You say you love your kids and would do anything for them. Would you give up alcohol and drugs for them? Even though you feel you have your drinking and drug habit under control, you really don’t. Every time you get drunk or high, you are affecting your children. The…
Warrior Moms Battling Against FASD and Addiction
Warrior Moms Battling Against FASD and Addiction For many pregnant women, the joy and excitement of having a baby consumes them. A woman can change her whole lifestyle in an effort to give birth to a healthy baby. But what happens if you have a disease that is so destructive that an abrupt lifestyle change…
Top 5 Dangers to Women’s Recovery
Being a woman in recovery is not easy. There are many challenges that can get anyone off track from their goals of sobriety and healthy living. Learning what to look for and how to approach each situation can mean relapse or success in sobriety. Bad Romance Getting into a romantic relationship can be great, but…
The Joyful Sound of Support and Recovery
The Joyful Sound of Support and Recovery Accepting the reality that alcohol and drugs have taken over and your life is unmanageable is a frightening experience. Even more frightening is asking for help and going to an unknown place and relying on the kindness of strangers to get better. But the situation gets easier when…
