Siblinghood of Recovery

"According to several conservative estimates, every dollar invested in addiction treatment programs yields a return of between $4 and $7 in reduced drug-related crime, criminal justice costs, and theft. When savings related to healthcare are included, total savings can exceed costs by a ratio of 12 to 1. Major savings to the individual and to society also stem from fewer interpersonal conflic...

In the midst of chaos, it is incredibly challenging to think there is a way back or a way forward to normalcy. As you learn about addiction and try to be a resource to your child battling a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), the process of discovering Recovery resources can be a lifeline. Find a meeting (see the link on my website, https://www.siblinghoodofrecovery.com/ ), seek out a Therapist who spec...

Must read alert: Research conducted on substance use disorders (SUDs) and the significant impact family systems is emerging.  The feeling of disorganization you are feeling, as you deal with the challenge of a child or loved one with an SUD is real. For quite some time, SUDs have been treated as an individual problem. However, more focus is revealing the entire Family is impacted, thus supporting...

This Episode explores the value of Family engagement within the SUD Therapeutic and Recovery process. Several articles are sited, along with some valuable resources available to assist you in your Recovery Journey.  As always, joining a 12 Step Program is recommended and...yes...make sure you are working with a Licensed Therapist and/or a Licensed Therapeutic Team experienced in SUD and Substance...

One of the first aspects of accepting your child’s addiction challenge, is expectation. With a change of circumstance, sometimes Shame may come in to play as a parent admits and accepts addiction being part of the Family’s life. The sooner Shame can be addressed, the better, as any parent dealing with addiction is one of millions. You’re not alone. Not by far. 1) The Shame of Addiction - Frontiers...

If you've just started the Recovery Journey, this Episode speaks to the most important part of this Recovery: taking care of yourself. The first step is understanding what needs to be healed through reviewing your ACEs (Episode 1), understanding your Trauma, and organizing your thoughts regarding your experiences as you begin treatment with a Licensed Therapist or Recovery Team. The next step...

We focus on a self-medication hypothesis, specific to how, “self-medication factors occur in a context of self-regulation vulnerabilities”. Additionally, “persons with substance use disorders suffer in the extreme with their feelings, either being overwhelmed with painful affects or seeming not to feel their emotions at all.”  The Podcast covers high-level concepts, to allow for an in-depth discus...

This first episode covers the impetus for Siblinghood of Recovery. My name is Angie Reno, and I hope to share hints, definitions, learned lessons and processes to add to the ever increasing Recovery conversation. If you're a parent, just discovering their child's substance challenge and/or abuse, the greatest gift I hope to give with this Podcast, is to let you know you are not alone. In...

A short clip on Siblinghood of Recovery's intent, which is basically three simple things: 1) share as much information as possible, 2) focus on self-education, and 3) be a part of the recovery community. Addiction is not an easy road to travel, but it is a journey where you'll find many connections ready to be a support to healing. Join us, listen, and know you're not alone. Al Anon...