NACoA’s Just 4 Kids
A place where you can:
• Learn how alcohol and other drugs hurt everyone in a family
• Learn how to feel safer and less stressed out
• Find new ways to deal with hassles at home
• Find hope, even if your parents don’t change
For LiL Readers
A novel for tweens about friendship, family drama and hope.
Some of our favorites written by:
Dr. Tian Dayton
What I Have Learned as an ACOA
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-tian-dayton/what-i-have-learned-as-an_b_1168660.html
Resilience, Recovery and Optimism
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-tian-dayton/addiction-recovery_b_1854238.html
Denial in Addicted Family Systems
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-tian-dayton/alcoholism-family_b_2610766.html
Growing Up with Toxic Stress or Addiction and Its Long-Term Impact:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-tian-dayton/toxic-stress_b_2109402.html
Jody Lamb
7 things children of alcoholics should know
When your family ignores problems, it’s your cue to break the cycle
http://www.jodylamb.com/2013/07/when-your-family-ignores-problems-its-your-cue/
Every Step Counts
http://www.jodylamb.com/2013/06/every-step-counts/
Lisa A. Romano
Adult Child of Alcoholic – Love Addict – Codependent Taking You Beyond 12 Step Programs
http://www.healingselfesteem.com/2014/08/adult-child-of-alcoholic-learning-to.html
Shouting Inside Blog
Missed My Childhood to Play Parent
http://www.shoutinginside.com/2008/01/04/missed-my-childhood-to-play-parent/
Fearful of the Next Moment
http://www.shoutinginside.com/2008/01/04/fearful-of-the-next-moment/
Redonna Chandler: What is addiction and why can’t addicts “just quit”?
For Those Seeking Treatment:
Children of Alcoholics:
How to Help When a Parent Has a Problem
Turning Point Addiction and Recovery Services specializes in evaluating your loved one and placing them in the most ideal Addiction Rehab Treatment Center that will get the best results and outcome. Their team of addiction, mental health and recovery experts are ready to help you with one of the most important decisions of your life—the healthy, safety and welfare — of your loved one.