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Addiction to Alcohol/Questions Answered by Expert Erin Madigan Stathis, LMHC, NCC
| Subject | Date Asked |
| soon to be homeless sister | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I have a sister who is 13 yrs younger than me. We grew up in a family of heavy drinkers and our ... A: I am so sorry to read about what a stressful situation you find yourself in. The short answer to ... | |
| living life | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: my husband drinks almost nightly by himself before he comes home in the evening. it seems he has ... A: Unfortunately, I get it a lot. The fact is, what you are describing is not something that will go ... | |
| Husband's Drinking...Overreacting? | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: My husband has always drank, but a few years ago it started to be every night and getting drunk ... A: It sounds like you're in a very difficult situation. Your husband in the past had a pattern of ... | |
| Am I doing the right thing by leaving my alcoholic boyfriend | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I have been with my boyfriend for about 3 years. In the beginning I did not know he was an ... A: YES. Absolutely. There is no way you should have your child (or yourself) in this environment. ... | |
| Is my boyfriend dying from Alcohol? | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old female who has been dating a 36 year old man for about a year now. I give him ... A: I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through this right now. I obviously don't know your ... | |
| alcoholic boyfriend/do I also have a problem | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: When I go out drinking I tend to not be able to stop, I have gone through periods where I can go out ... A: I'm not sure what your question is exactly, but I can comment briefly on what you've written. Your ... | |
| supporting my step-son in drug/alcohol recovery | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I love my stepson very much. I have been in his life for 22 years. He is now 30, and in jail. He has ... A: You actually can't be his sponsor unless you are in recovery for at least a year. You wouldn't ... | |
| In a relationship with someone with 20 years sobriety. | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I am in a relationship with someone who has 20 years sobriety. He attends a weekly meeting and is ... A: It's great that you're asking this question, because there absolutely is something you could do. ... | |
| Sticky Situation | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: These questions are related towards a friend of mine who I have know for about a year now. Currently ... A: It certainly sounds as if your friend has a serious problem with alcohol. I can never know for sure ... | |
| alcoholic husband | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I have been married to my alcoholic husband for 20 years, but I didn't think he was an alcoholic ... A: It seems that the person who needs to be clear that this is his last chance is you. Is it really ... | |
| Alcoholic Husband | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: In brief, When I met my husband I was ending another marriage of betrayal. I knew he liked to drink ... A: You sound like you know that this is something that is in your husband's hands to change. You have ... | |
| Alcoholic Husband | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: In brief, When I met my husband I was ending another marriage of betrayal. I knew he liked to drink ... A: It sounds like you're in a really tough situation, and it's clear that you love your husband. My ... | |
| please help me | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I am 22 and my husband is 25. He always chose frds over me and when i ask him why, he said he's not. ... A: I can gather from your question that your husband and you have been having some issues that need to ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Erin Madigan Stathis, LMHC, NCC
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Expertise
I am a licensed and nationally certified psychotherapist providing treatment for addictions. I counsel adults and adolescents in outpatient clinics and work in a high school one day per week. I also am an adult child of an alcoholic parent. I can answer questions on any subject related to alcohol abuse and dependency such as: • Adolescent alcohol abuse • Effects on the physical and emotional well-being of the person using alcohol; • Effects on relationships, family, friends and society; • How to tell if you have a problem with alcohol and what to do; • What to do if you suspect a loved one has a problem; • Questions related to treatment, withdrawal and relapse prevention. • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) vs. “Harm Reduction” models of treatment • Alcohol dependency and co-occurring disorders (also known as "dual diagnosis"), which means addiction plus another mental health issue, such as depression or anxiety.
Experience
I am a licensed psychotherapist providing treatment for addictions. I counsel adults and adolescents in outpatient clinics and work in a high school one day per week. I also am an adult child of an alcoholic parent. Unfortunately, many of my other family members struggle with addiction, too. Hopefully my experience may be able to reach some of your readers.
Organizations
American Counseling Association
Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association
South Boston Hope and Recovery Coalition
Education/Credentials
I have a Masters Degree in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Boston University. I have completed many continuing education courses such as "Substance Use and the Adolescent Brain" by the Institutes of Health and Recovery and "Self-Harming Behaviors" by Harvard University and the Cambridge Health Alliance.
Past/Present Clients
Adults and adolescents in the Boston area.
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