“A mother’s story of her son’s addiction,” HER Show (RadioMD Postcast)
Addiction affects the entire family. How can you handle a loved one’s addiction? Addiction can be frightening to witness. It is a family disease, as it impacts the entire family. Author Lisa Hillman journaled her experience as her son battled addiction. It not only helped her process what she went through as a mother of an addict, but also gave insight for other families dealing with addiction.
Listen as Lisa Hillman joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share her story and her son’s success beating addiction.
Originally published on lisahillmanauthor.com.
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Recovery United (help for families)
A nonprofit that helps families and individuals facing addiction figure out what to do next. Fill out a short online form and a Family Advocate contacts you, usually within 24 hours, to talk through options such as detox, treatment programs, counseling, intervention help and family support. It does not provide treatment itself and is not a crisis line.
