Most families know that one of the tremendous tolls addiction takes on a family is financial. Mixed in with the emotional trauma and the whirlwind of problems of dealing with a son or daughter suffering from addiction is, many times, an overwhelming financial burden. Most families do not escape thisRead More
Addiction and the Financial Toll
Parents of addiction victims, including some who died of ODs, gather to support each other at Kay Combs’ home
By Sarah LaddUniversity of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media A warm scene in a Georgetown home Monday night turned the focus of persons with addictions from alcohol bottles, pill bottles and needles to the intimate struggles those people’s families face. The group gathered in the home of Kay Combs,Read More
Dealing With A Child Who Has An Addiction
Parenthood comes with it share of challenges and those challenges range from serious to not so serious. On this episode of Good News For The City, Fred Leamnson shares the journey he and his wife Cathy have been on as they deal with a child who is addicted to drugs. Podcast GuestRead More
Elkhart couple starts support group for parents of adult addicted children
ELKHART — Three couples sit around a table sipping coffee, chatting and laughing. Two of the couples are sharing stories of their children’s run-ins with law enforcement and time spent in jail. A story is shared about a child being bailed out, only to be taken toRead More