by gc59uyrmdxHx9yaJus8pEbzhw6S8xT | Jun 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Navigating the journey of addiction and recovery can be an overwhelming experience for families. It’s crucial to understand that addiction is a recognized health issue, not a moral failing. The brain, particularly during adolescence, is highly adaptable, and...
by gc59uyrmdxHx9yaJus8pEbzhw6S8xT | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Insight from the Other Side: From IV Heroin and Felonies at 17, to Guiding Families Through A Child’s Addiction, With Henry Maxwell Henry Maxwell began drinking and smoking marijuana at 12 and by 17, was an IV heroin & cocaine user. Not long afterward, his...
by gc59uyrmdxHx9yaJus8pEbzhw6S8xT | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
I am honored and excited that Madison Burke will be joining me at Maxwell Recovery Services! Madison Burke is a dedicated addiction professional with extensive experience in facilitating recovery for women facing mental health challenges, trauma, and addiction. With a...
by gc59uyrmdxHx9yaJus8pEbzhw6S8xT | Jan 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
The term “intervention” has various connotations depending on the context and the person asked. When speaking with struggling families, I sometimes hesitate to use the term because their definitions are often shaped by personal, sometimes negative,...
by gc59uyrmdxHx9yaJus8pEbzhw6S8xT | Sep 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
It can be incredibly challenging to talk to your loved one about their substance use. Although not always the case, individuals can be defensive or evasive regarding their substance use problem, and can deny, rationalize, personalize, or implement some other...
by gc59uyrmdxHx9yaJus8pEbzhw6S8xT | Apr 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Although professional support — such as residential, outpatient, or individual treatment — is often an appropriate first step for many seeking recovery, peer support programs can provide a helpful support structure for individuals either transitioning out of treatment...