Faces of the Watershed: Maryellen

Faces of The Watershed: Maryellen – Meet Maryellen, Alumni Coordinator. The Watershed Alumni Department is dedicated to reaching out to patients continuing support long after treatment. Free 24…

Addicts are being neglected by poor services

Filed under: addiction help for families

IT will be deeply concerning for many families, alcoholics and addicts living in Northern Ireland to learn that their addiction treatment services have been described as "unsatisfactory" and "short-sighted" by a High Court judge (News, August 6).
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Our drug war's sanctimony and sycophancy

Filed under: addiction help for families

Finally, shamefully, he did. Recovery is hard, even for addicts like Brad who benefit from professional help and who haven't yet alienated their families, acquired criminal records, or fallen into debt. So, how much harder is recovery from addictions …
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Attendance Growing At Support Meetings For Parents Of Teen Drug Addicts

Filed under: addiction help for families

More parents of teenage opioid drug addicts on Cape Cod are stepping forward for help. At least five new parents of teenagers between 16 and 18 years old from various Cape Cod towns have started attending meetings of Parents Supporting Parents, …
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