Family and addiction

Ren

October 5, 2023

Is the Addiction Treatment Gap Opening or Closing?

Around 80% to 90% of people who need drug and alcohol addiction treatment do not receive it, and for those who do, it is sometimes inadequate to provide them with the tools they need to overcome their addiction. And in addition to the people who accurately perceive they need treatment, millions more aren’t seeking treatment at all, even though they need it.

Matt Hawk BS, CADC-II, ICADC

December 5, 2024

From Darkness to Light: My Son’s Journey to Sobriety

Addiction is a storm that shakes the foundations of a family. For three years, my son was caught in the grip of methamphetamine addiction, a struggle that strained relationships and tested our strength as a family. Yet, his story is not one of defeat but of resilience, determination, and transformation. Today, I want to share his incredible journey—from the chaos of addiction to the peace and success of sobriety—and the lessons we learned along the way.

Matt Hawk BS, CADC-II, ICADC

October 16, 2024

Getting My Granddaughter Back

When a family member is suffering with addiction, one of the hardest things can be knowing that drastic action is needed but at the same time not wanting to risk losing them. Hear the story of this grandmother who found substance abuse treatment for her granddaughter and got back the person she once knew and loved.