Should Families of Drug Addicts Try Financial Tough Love? Family ResourcesBy PromisesFebruary 15, 2010Mark Kerrigan, brother of American figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, has recently been accused of killing his father in an alcohol-induced rage. Kerrigan’s problems with addiction have been ongoing for years, and that his parents even sued him for more than $100,000, reportedly to push him toward seeking treatment. John Quinones and Christine Brozyna of ABC.com…
How to Show Compassion for an Addicted Loved One – Without Being a Doormat Family ResourcesBy PromisesFebruary 9, 2010When there’s an addict in the family, it takes an emotional and sometimes physical toll on everyone. Sure, you want to be understanding. It’s tough enough for the addict to admit he or she has a problem with alcohol or substance abuse, or gambling, compulsive sexual behavior, and eating disorder or overwork. Your loved one…
