by PAL | Sep 1, 2019 | PAL Blog
In working with parents of addicted loved ones, a common question I’m asked is: “why am I having these reactions, symptoms, feelings? And are they ‘normal?’” In many cases, when parents come to see me, they have endured incessant chaos with their addicted...
by Ron Paterik | Aug 1, 2019 | PAL Blog
In my last blog post, I presented a definition of codependency and discussed the characteristics of this much talked about problem. This month I will cover the causes of codependency. Some of the primary causes of codependency are as follows: Inadequate Nurturing –...
by PAL | Aug 1, 2019 | PAL Blog
I am the mother of three children, one son and twin daughters. All raised in the same house by the same parents. Out of my three children, one of my daughters and my son have a substance use disorder. My daughter used meth and fought with the disorder for three...
by Sean H | Aug 1, 2019 | PAL Blog
Christmas Eve, 2013. At 27 years old I thought my life was over. The past several years had been a whirlwind of destruction, chaos, illness, and hurt that I wanted to shut the door on but just couldn’t muster the strength to do so. I had alienated everyone who cared...
by Sean H | Jul 1, 2019 | PAL Blog
Individuals that are suffering, may find that the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous has practical applications for a multitude of issues. Some may even call it an antidote for the human condition, or even instruction on how to live a satisfyingly spiritually...
by PAL | Jul 1, 2019 | PAL Blog
Forgiveness is a word that carries a great deal of weight to it, especially if you are a parent of an addicted loved one. Some questions that may cross a parent’s mind include: Am I obligated to forgive? Does forgiveness mean I forget what he or she did? Is...
