How to Help Someone in a Dark Place
Watching a loved one struggle is tough. But there are ways you can help.
One Morning, I Felt Like Drinking. So I Asked Myself Why.
Judgment doesn’t help when you’re craving a drink. Curiosity does.
What To Do When Your Kid Is Lying
In my work with families, parents often ask, “What should I do when I know my kid is lying to me?” Here’s my advice.
5 Reasons Why Sobriety Shouldn’t Be The Only Option
Ideas about how to treat addiction are so widespread that it seems almost impossible to imagine alternatives. However, another way is possible.
Why Tough Love Doesn’t Work
We’re encouraged to give the addicts in their lives an ultimatum―shape up or I’ll cut you off. But does that really work?