urgentlove.org

A national model of localization; harnessing the power of local  for answers, insights and solutions.

A nonprofit initiative of The Prevention Council of Roanoke.

how I got help for myself

>  To hell and back

>  Stigma got in my way

>  Support is key

>  Think you might need help?

>  Hand-picked videos

>  Hand-picked articles

how I helped a loved one

>  I didn't understand addiction

>  Parents of kids under 18

>  Helping someone over 18

>  My own shame and guilt

>  Losing a loved one to addiction

the road to recovery

>  1. Acceptance

>  2. Detox

>  3. Treatment

>  4. Recovery

>  5. Sustainable recovery

Q&A

questions and answers

>  Isn't addiction about choice?

>  Withdrawal 

>  Some signs of addiction

>  Various drugs described

>  Myth busters

>  Alternative pain management