Welcome to "The Family Guide to Addiction"

A new live stream series on addiction & recovery every Wednesday at 12 pm ET.

Pathroot will feature moderated discussions with parents, friends, family members, experts, and those who have personally faced the struggles of addiction.

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What’s Holding You Back?  The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Recovery

Wednesday, September 11, 1:00 Eastern

Join Anita Govender, a transformational coach, who shares why unresolved adverse childhood experiences make recovering from drugs and alcohol much more difficult.

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The Importance of Community: The Davis Direction Foundation

Join Missy and Michael Owen as they share their story about the loss of their son Davis to an overdose and their founding of the Davis Direction Foundation.

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Are You "Out of Bounds" When It Comes to Boundaries?

Holding boundaries is one of the most difficult challenges when you have a loved one facing addiction.  Jennifer McCutcheon shares her story about what she has learned about the value of boundaries in her personal life and as she helps others with her initiative, Enable No More.

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Navigating the Treatment Maze: Exploring Your Options

If you are navigating the substance use treatment of a loved one, this is for you. Join Luke, a former treatment provider, as he breaks down the treatment maze, answering the questions you need to know about treatment.

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Mental Health Challenges: The Complications in Treating Addiction

In 2019, Bob lost his son Zachary to addiction and depression. Turning his grief into a purpose, Bob is creating a holistic recovery program to help others struggling with mental health challenges and addiction.

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The Ripple Effect: How Addiction Affects the Family

Explore "The Ripple Effect: How Addiction Affects the Family" through the personal stories of Paige and Stella.

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The"Gift": A Unique Approach to Prevention

Curt shares his unique story of proactively drug testing his seemingly perfect son in middle school, shedding light on how he perceived this action as a valuable "gift" due to family history of addiction, and his preventive philosophy.

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Remembering Allison: A Father’s Journey From Grief to Hope

Kelly Meredith shares his story of losing his daughter Allison to an overdose, and how he now helps other families dealing with addiction—learn more about his journey and advice.

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Some of the topics we will cover

The role of loved ones in recovery

Balancing tough love and support

Convincing loved ones to seek treatment

The secret for embracing recovery

Advice from parents and experts

Sobriety turning points and success stories

Maintaining hope and motivation

Helping those who don't want it

Explaining relationship changes to kids

Setting boundaries for you and others

Deciding when to cut off or go no contact

Offering support vs. enabling

Coping with anger and resentment

Debunking the myth: hitting rock bottom

Accepting and understanding relapses

Navigating treatment without insurance

Embracing a loved one's addiction

Confronting and understanding guilt

Together, we navigate hope and healing

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We offer comprehensive support for families and individuals, helping you navigate the complexities of addiction together.