Solutions for homelessness include addiction recovery
Kinship caregivers offer safe harbor for children of alcoholics
Families, troops better prepared for war's emotional trauma
Al-Anon offers new life to families of alcoholics
Adult children of alcoholics practice 'being normal'
Older adults can overcome addiction to alcohol, medications
Recovering alcoholics can benefit from Al-Anon
Self-care is about setting boundaries, letting go
Detachment with love takes on deeper meaning
Taking care of parents who didn't take care of you
Caregivers need self-care to battle compassion fatigue
Letting go of our need for control frees us
How to help an older adult with substance abuse problems
Many deny or dismiss substance abuse among the elderly
Single moms can learn the art of self-care
Alateen offers strength, support for children of alcoholics
Parents can help kids stay alcohol-free
Caregiving need not be an unmanageable burden
Dealing with grief is a healthy process--for anyone
Understanding a loved one's Twelve Step recovery program
Moving from anger to forgiveness is a healing experience
Family members can't control a loved one's addiction
Older adults can fight chemical dependency
Family members can untangle from a loved one's addiction
Intervention may be the nudge people need to get help
Alive & Free is a health column that provides information to help prevent substance abuse problems and address such problems. It is created by Hazelden, a nonprofit agency based in Center City, Minn., that offers a wide range of information and services on addiction. For more resources, email or call Hazelden at 800-257-7810 (outside the US 651-213-4200).
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