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I’ve heard that medically assisted treatment isn’t actually abstinence. Should my loved one use it?

I’ve heard that medically assisted treatment isn’t actually abstinence. Should my loved one use it?

by Madeleine Craig | Jul 31, 2021 | Chaos to Clarity, Family Addiction

This is another area where stigmas around addiction still persist and where there is still much to be learned. There are several things to think about when considering medically assisted treatment. For a long time, abstinence-only approaches, where the person abstains...
It seems like there are a lot of different models of treatment out there. How do I know what kind of treatment my loved one needs?

It seems like there are a lot of different models of treatment out there. How do I know what kind of treatment my loved one needs?

by Madeleine Craig | Jul 31, 2021 | Chaos to Clarity, Family Addiction

There ARE a lot of different models of treatment out there. Your loved one will need to be assessed to determine the exact nature of his or her needs. 40% of people with substance use disorders also have another co-occurring mental disorder. Co-occurring disorders...
How do I know if it is it OK to talk to other people about my loved one’s substance use?

How do I know if it is it OK to talk to other people about my loved one’s substance use?

by Madeleine Craig | Jul 31, 2021 | Chaos to Clarity, Family Addiction

While it’s not advisable to publicly broadcast your loved one’s alcohol or drug problems, it’s also important to remember that you need and deserve support. Of course, you should share your experience with your loved one’s drug and alcohol use with trusted support...
What is it safe to talk about with my loved one who is using?

What is it safe to talk about with my loved one who is using?

by Madeleine Craig | Jul 31, 2021 | Chaos to Clarity, Family Addiction

There is no list of dos and don’ts in terms of what you can discuss with your loved one. There is a list of dos and don’ts when it comes to WHEN and HOW you talk about things with your loved one: Family members are often afraid that certain topics will make their...
How do I know if I can trust what my loved one says?

How do I know if I can trust what my loved one says?

by Madeleine Craig | Jul 31, 2021 | Chaos to Clarity, Family Addiction

You don’t know if you can trust what your loved one says. What I always suggest family members do is to trust actions, not words. If your loved one is asking you trust their words, you can respectfully respond to what they ask with, “I hope you do, I really do, but...
Doesn’t my loved one have to hit rock bottom before they will accept treatment?

Doesn’t my loved one have to hit rock bottom before they will accept treatment?

by Madeleine Craig | Jul 31, 2021 | Chaos to Clarity, Family Addiction

No. The idea of ‘rock bottom’ is bandied about in our culture, but it’s actually a myth, and a dangerous one.  It comes from back in the early days of AA when very little was known about addiction, let alone how to treat it. Back in those days, most people who...
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