Monthly Archives: June 2010

Teen Girls Becoming More Open to Drugs, Alcohol

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Lisa Frederiksen • 0 Comments

Teen girls becoming more open to drugs, alcohol is of concern – a concern about which awareness needs to be raised due to its role in developing an addiction. The following excerpt from an article describing recent survey findings (linked and referenced below) is something to be aware of: …Girls appear more inclined than ever… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Secondhand Drinking | Help for Families, Underage Drinking|Drug Abuse

Underage Drinking: One Community’s Approach

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Lisa Frederiksen • 0 Comments

Underage drinking can be difficult to tackle. Parents may recall their own experiences and having no lasting difficulties maintaining their “low-risk” drinking patterns don’t understand the “big deal.” Others believe letting teens drink at home or hosting a party and taking away the keys will keep their teens safer because “all kids drink.” Yet early… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Public Policy, Secondhand Drinking | Help for Families, Underage Drinking|Drug Abuse

Links This Week

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Lisa Frederiksen • 0 Comments

More Older Adults Being Treated for Addiction “The portion of Americans 50 years of age or older being treated for abuse of illicit substances substantially increased from 1992 to 2008, according to a study sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration (SAMHSA).” Read more of article by Beth Gilbert appearing on HealthDay…… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Odds & Ends

Recovering in Anonymity – Does it Continue the Secrecy and Shame

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Lisa Frederiksen • 34 Comments

Recovering in Anonymity – “Does it continue the secrecy and shame?” I ask. “And does that secrecy and shame thwart recovery?” While anonymity is the cornerstone of recovery for millions, for millions more and often for the public at large, in my opinion, it also continues the secrecy and shame that shrouds this disease, and… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Alcoholism | Drug Addiction Treatment | Recovery, Public Policy, Secondhand Drinking | Help for Families
First Three Steps of NA | AA From a Science Perspective

First Three Steps of NA | AA From a Science Perspective

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Lisa Frederiksen • 2 Comments

Sometimes re-framing the first three steps of NA | AA from a science perspective can help those in early sobriety who are seeking recovery through a 12 step program. It can help because they can better understand and appreciate why all of the dogged willpower and determination they’d exerted to control how much they drank… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Alcoholism | Drug Addiction Treatment | Recovery, Secondhand Drinking | Help for Families

Loved One In Treatment? Now What!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Lisa Frederiksen • 3 Comments

Look for Lisa’s latest book, Loved One In Treatment? Now What!, an Essential Handbook for Family Members and Friends Navigating the Path of a Loved One’s Addiction, Treatment and Recovery, coming late August 2010 — just in time for National Recovery Month in September! Cover Design by Irene E. Yu How can addiction be a… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Alcohol Abuse | Drug Abuse | Prevention | Intervention, Alcoholism | Drug Addiction Treatment | Recovery, Secondhand Drinking | Help for Families

Loved One In Treatment? Now What!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Lisa Frederiksen • 0 Comments

Look for Lisa’s latest book, Loved One In Treatment? Now What!, an Essential Handbook for Family Members and Friends Navigating the Path of a Loved One’s Addiction, Treatment and Recovery, coming late August 2010 — just in time for National Recovery Month in September! Cover Design by Irene E. Yu How can addiction be a… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Alcohol Abuse | Drug Abuse | Prevention | Intervention, Alcoholism | Drug Addiction Treatment | Recovery, Secondhand Drinking | Help for Families

The Brain Can Change

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Lisa Frederiksen • 2 Comments

The brain can change – truly! One of the most encouraging things about all of the new brain and addiction-related research is learning we can actually change and heal neural networks and thereby change and repair our brains. This can be especially helpful to addicts/alcoholics and their families and friends because addiction is a brain… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Alcoholism | Drug Addiction Treatment | Recovery, Brain Research | Brain Scans, Secondhand Drinking | Help for Families