Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) can be a terrifying experience resulting in a roller coaster of emotions: fear, anger, shame, sadness, and other feelings. It can be confusing to navigate the legal system and all of its requirements to move forward. The financial expense can be substantial, with current estimates running around $13,500 plus the cost of inflated insurance rates going forward. If your job included driving, your vocation may be in jeopardy. Y

A significant part of my practice is working with people who are in a relationship with someone in active substance use disorder (SUD). At the start of our work, the client often sees very few ways in which they enable the addictive behavior to thrive. If you are in this kind of relationship, consider the following: · Do you use a substance with this person, even occasionally? Have you considered how this can send a mixed message: “Your substance abuse is a problem, but