The “super heroes” line of the title comes from the basic fact that parenting children or teens is often about showing yourself as a good role model, doing the right things. However; there is also the innate fact that so many parents do abuse drugs. Some fathers will try to be “super heroes,” being the [...]
There are countless resources online which can help with the impact of substance abuse on families. There is also a growing body of literature on substance abuse in all its forms. Lastly, there are support groups for families battling these diseases. Personal interaction with other struggling parents and addicts gives you power, and going to [...]
Asking for help isn’t easy for many families, because it so often means you’ve “failed” somehow. However, substance abuse extends beyond the family, and it is a worldwide problem. There is nothing to be truly ashamed of, and the only mistake is accepting that the addict can use. Whether it’s a father downing painkillers … [...]
As I mentioned in my previous article, I was using “fake it until you make it” in the beginning of my recovery. The next day at the halfway house (after almost going out and drinking with Jay), I told Susan the halfway house manager that I’d almost drank the night before. The response I received [...]