What every family needs to know
about drug and alcohol abuse intervention
~by Joe Herzanek
As I move into my third decade working with families and their substance abusing loved ones, I continue to learn. My recent observations have led me to complete my training and now focus primarily on ... Views: 1211
IS AN ADDICT EVER CURED?
~ by Joe Herzanek
In today’s world in which more and more information is readily available, there seems to be more and more confusion regarding the topic of an “Addiction Cure.” Is there a cure for addiction? Some people would argue quite convincingly that there ... Views: 1803
Author, counselor and lecturer Joe Herzanek has joined the team of Mission Enabled and will become an At Large Editor of Drug-Addiction-Support.org and Alcoholism-Support.org and make regular appearances on the “Recovery Now.”
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~ by Joe Herzanek
I’m often asked, especially by many in the Christian Community, if the AA 12-step program conflicts with Biblical Christianity. Some feel that the two just don’t go together. Personally, after three decades of studying and being part of both groups, I have to ... Views: 1688
When life becomes one crisis after another, when emotional pain and endless drama become “the norm” what am I supposed to do? Over the past few decades I’ve received this question a lot. Recently it has become the #1 question. Why is that? What do I suggest to families who have arrived at this ... Views: 1726
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
While he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming.
Filled with compassion the father ran to the son,
threw his arms around him and said, "Welcome home."
His son had come to his senses.
"Let's have a party!"
His brother refused to come ... Views: 2797
What do you do if your loved one relapses?
"It's the same old story, the same old song and dance."
-Steven Tyler/Aerosmith
The above bit of lyrics, from a song by Aerosmith is a good analogy for an addict that chooses to try some more "controlled using" (better known as ... Views: 4232
Yeah, when he hits bottom he'll be ready. A user has to hit bottom before he will change. Sooner or later she will hit bottom. Then she'll be ready to get some help.
Raise the Bottom.
This whole idea of "hitting bottom" is out of date. Some people will wait years-even decades-for their ... Views: 1260
We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol
and that our lives had become unmanageable.
—Step One, AA 12-Steps
After many years in recovery,
I know that I must not forget
this one principle—I will
always be an addict.
—Joe Herzanek
Whether you are a fan of twelve-step programs or ... Views: 1586