by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Nov 5, 2023 | Addiction Recovery, Family Relationships
A Father’s StoryMy son, Michael, was a brilliant and talented young man. He had everything going for him, but he was also struggling with an addiction to heroin. I tried everything I could to help him, but nothing seemed to work.Then, one day, I heard about a new... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Sep 29, 2023 | Addiction, Relationship
Alcohol addiction can severely damage relationships with friends, family, colleagues, and especially spouses. Partners of people struggling with alcoholism often feel betrayed and unable to trust their loved ones. Drinking can profoundly alter relationship dynamics... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Sep 25, 2023 | Addiction Recovery
When alcohol consumption becomes excessive and problematic, making the decision to quit can be extremely difficult. Even when the negative impacts of alcoholism are apparent, overcoming addiction poses a major challenge. How can you start the process of finding... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Sep 24, 2023 | Addiction Recovery
In Part 1, I revealed how my book Secrets to Successful Recovery debunks common myths about addiction perpetuated by the treatment industry. We learned why conventional approaches fail and how this method succeeds by addressing all physical, social, and psychological... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Sep 18, 2023 | Addiction Recovery
Hitting “rock bottom” due to alcohol or drug addiction can be traumatic. However, it also presents an opportunity to make positive changes and find sobriety. This blog post explores the process of recovery after an addiction crisis and provides resources...