Resources for families facing the scourge of addiction.
Drug Addiction 
Click here to find a Nar-a-non Find a meeting
Alcohol Addiction 
Click here to find an Al-Anon find a meeting
This book has helped me get through very rough times. READ it each day 
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Informative webpage on addiction
A must watch to get a better understanding of the addiction problems we face America and how it effects you.
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Orange County Social Services Resource List
Social Service Resource List
Social Services Resource List
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NY Times Article Heroin Addiction Explained – How Opioids Hijack the Brain
“To understand what goes through the minds and bodies of opioid users, The New York Times spent months interviewing users, family members and addiction experts. Using their insights, we created a visual representation of how the strong lure of these powerful drugs can hijack the brain.”
Faces of an Epidemic – The New Yorker
Faces of an Epidemic - The New Yorker While my son is in active recovery I still read these articles with a heavy heart.
Why OC Must Lose the ‘War’ On Sober-Living Homes – OC Weekly
As a mother of a drug addict who’s watched her son go in and out of Sober Living homes over the past 2 years here in Orange County, this article certainly hit home.
One town’s descent into crime, addiction and heartbreak – LA Times
On the cover of this Sunday's LA Times and on more than one occasion, I've seen write ups and investigations on the serious drug problems that plague cities across the U.S. One town's descent into crime, addiction and heartbreak (click on link above for full article)...
Birthdays
I'm Celebrating my Nar-Anon 2nd birthday this week. Last night, our meeting was full of celebrations. 30, 60 days, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 Years and last but not least 14 Years. What keeps people coming back? The same question asked after chips...
The Opioid Crisis Is Really a Crisis of Compassion
The Opioid Crisis Is Really a Crisis of Compassion Blog Post from Huffington Post - written by: Dr Oz "A quota on medical treatment of any other kind for any other disease would never be tolerated by the public. But addiction is different. Addiction is a disease that...
Real Stories #1 – Written by: Katie Donovan
From time to time, I'll post stories that truly touch my heart. My Daughter The Addict-A Suburban Mom’s Nightmare I was the PTO mom, the carpool mom, the Brownie leader. We ate family dinners at the table, taught our children manners and took family vacations. My...
No Matter Who You Are…
I was reading an article today that showed the below video of Barbara Eden discussing the loss of her son to a heroine overdose back in 2001. Her pain is real, it's raw and sincere. No mother should go through this. Rich, Poor, from the best of families or the worst,...
Liar – Ed Brazell
Found on Facebook - Reflections of Addition This is written by: Ed Brazell Liar For most families that have addiction in them suffer from fear. It is a constant reminder of what everyone has to deal with everyday and I'm talking about the entire family unit. It is a...
Mothers Will Not Be Silenced By Stigma & Shame – Huffington Post
Mothers Will Not Be Silenced By Stigma & Shame - Huffington Post "Mothers across the globe have a special bond, and we share our frustrations, outrage and tears. Our families have been torn apart by punitive prohibitionist drug war policies that have decimated the...