An afternoon with my younger son, a gift.
About John Lally
Abstinence Vs. M.A.T.
It is advantageous to have many avenues to successful treatment, as there are also many different paths to developing addiction.
It is advantageous to have many avenues to successful treatment, as there are also many different paths to developing addiction.
Courage in the Face of Stigma
There are very prevalent and generalized misunderstandings and demonizations in our society about substance use disorder and mental illness.
There are very prevalent and generalized misunderstandings and demonizations in our society about substance use disorder and mental illness.
I, the Enabler
Family members are often labeled as enablers when their behavior is seen to soften the negative consequences of addiction for their loved one.
Family members are often labeled as enablers when their behavior is seen to soften the negative consequences of addiction for their loved one.
Addiction Is a Family Disease
The family doesn't always provide the healthiest support system.
The family doesn’t always provide the healthiest support system.
Hurtful Words
Many words about addiction carry negative connotations. Calling someone a junkie, loser, scumbag, or addict---or calling a loved one an enabler---can cause real and lasting harm.
Many words about addiction carry negative connotations. Calling someone a junkie, loser, scumbag, or addict—or calling a loved one an enabler—can cause real and lasting harm.
Grief; the Elephant in the Room
There is no room for both of us in this tiny room formed by grief, but the elephant is massive and stronger than I.
There is no room for both of us in this tiny room formed by grief, but the elephant is massive and stronger than I.
The Shame of Drug Addiction—And Why That Must Change
A woman told me how she had told friends and family her son died from asthma. In truth he was a drug addict, and that had been too hard for her to admit.
A woman told me how she had told friends and family her son died from asthma. In truth he was a drug addict, and that had been too hard for her to admit.
Fathers and Grief
Another perspective on Father's Day.
Another perspective on Father’s Day.