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 | Aug 18, 2023 | Addiction, Relationship
Enabling an addicted loved one, though done with good intentions, can allow their substance abuse to continue unchecked. Learning how to identify enabling behaviors and replace them with positive support is essential to help your addicted loved one find recovery. What... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Aug 14, 2023 | Addiction, Relationship
Recognizing the signs of alcoholism in your spouse can be difficult. Alcoholism is a progressive disease that often starts subtly before progressing to more obvious and destructive symptoms. Being aware of the common physical, emotional and behavioral signs of alcohol... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Aug 4, 2023 | Addiction Recovery
Addiction inflicts devastating consequences across all aspects of life. However, addicted people often resist getting help due to denial and lack of insight into their problem. They are unable to reason clearly or recognize how unmanageable their substance abuse has... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Jul 2, 2023 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
Watching a loved one suffer from alcohol addiction is heartbreaking, and it can leave you feeling helpless and desperate for change. If you’re searching for ways to help an alcoholic family member, this blog post provides guidance on approaching the situation...
