Category: Families

Relationship Problems in Recovery

By Phil Kosanovich on July 29, 2021

“The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, but human connection” – Johann Hari People tend to focus on the damaging physical and psychological effects of substance misuse; however, it affects many areas of one’s life, including relationships. Addiction makes it hard to maintain open communication, trust, and respect, which are vital in maintaining healthy relationships. […]

Re-joining our Families after Substance Use Treatment

By Phil Kosanovich on July 22, 2021

Re-joining our families after substance abuse treatment can feel overwhelming. It’s not just your health and mental well-being that’s harmed by substance use – it’s also your interpersonal relationships. During active addiction, many of us do things we would never dream of doing sober, and it’s very common for people to steal from or deceive […]

For Friends and Family – When to Intervene

By Phil Kosanovich on July 20, 2021

An intervention is when friends or family attempt to get help for someone struggling with or resistant to treatment for substance abuse issues or mental health disorders. Loved ones enlist a qualified professional to facilitate an intervention to encourage recognition of the problem and accept the need to change. Intervention is a long-standing recognized tool […]

Getting a Loved One Help

By Phil Kosanovich on July 13, 2021

Seeing a family member, friend, or loved one go through addiction is a heartbreaking experience, and people are right to be concerned – 841,000 Americans have died since 1999 from a drug overdose. Addiction quickly gains a foothold in peoples lives, and they can seemingly change overnight, prioritizing drug or alcohol use over anything else. […]

Relationships in Early Recovery

By Phil Kosanovich on June 24, 2021

Recovery from addiction is a very personal journey. There are many challenges that can arise during this, and it can be difficult to stay motivated when we are faced with feelings of dread or hopelessness, or when we feel overwhelmed by urges and cravings. We are often encouraged to seek social support to make our […]

What To Do If Your Loved One Has A Drug Or Alcohol Addiction

By Phil Kosanovich on July 7, 2020

Discovering that a loved one has an addiction issue can be devastating for a family. Typically family members will feel crushed by the problem, overwhelmed by a sense of hopelessness, frightened by the possibility of losing someone so close to them. However, there is in fact hope for affected families. There is strong evidence today […]

Parenting in Recovery: How to Prevent Addiction in your Children

By Phil Kosanovich on August 31, 2016

Raising children in this day and age is difficult to say the least. Parents try to set good examples for their children every day but still struggle to do the right thing in each situation. Raising children as a recovering addict is even more difficult. How as parents can we shelter our kids from the […]

Educating Families about Addiction

By Phil Kosanovich on March 1, 2016

Here at Cornerstone of Southern California we have been helping addicts and their families recover from addictions for the past 31 years. Our approach centers around Relapse Prevention Education and we have always strongly encouraged family involvement by offering a comprehensive Family Program. In this program we offer education on a broad range of topics […]

Guide for the Codependent – Create a Survival Plan

By Phil Kosanovich on October 13, 2015

The following pages were created and written by Cornerstone of Southern California’s Family Group members and recovering codependents. On any given Tuesday night, a Family Group comes together at Cornerstone in Santa Ana. The magnet that attracts these people, from sometimes miles away, is a common malady called ‘Co-Dependency’. This group comes to have their […]

What to Do When Your Loved One Comes Home from Treatment

By Phil Kosanovich on September 29, 2015

Monnaye, my Case Manager at Cornerstone of Southern California welcomed me into her office with a smile and a handshake that made me feel instantly comfortable and safe. A few minutes later we were giggling about something or other when a few thoughts occurred to me, “I am going home soon. How is that going […]

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