By DOUGLAS A. BRAUN M.A., M.S.W., C.A.D.C., M.A.C., CAMF. December 31, 2008
WE PROVIDE COUNSELING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE RECEIVED DUI'S OR WHO HAVE BEEN SENT BY PROBATION. OUR CLIENTS RESENT THEIR NEED FOR OUR SERVICES AND THEIR NEED TO PAY FOR THESE SERVICES. IN MOST CASES, WE OVERCOME THIS RESENTMENT. IN ISOLATED CASES WE DO NOT NOT. ANY NEGATIVE REVIEWS HERE REPRESENT A PERSON WHO IS STILL ANGRY REGARDING THEIR OWN LAPSE IN JUDGEMENT OR NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR. WE FEEL SORRY FOR THEM, BUT MUST GOVERN OUR BEHAVIOR BY THE MORAL CONSIDERATION OF OUR PROFESSION-FOR THE MANY PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE WE DO AN EXCELLENT JOB-THANK YOU! ...read more
By Tamra Krska December 30, 2008
I just wanted to say thank you. I am finishing my horrible experience with dui's and the laws involving drinking and driving. I wentthrough the classes at the Family Connection and Doug helped go through the Secretary oF State process on my way to being able to legally drive. I found Doug and Liberty to be considerate, kind, and caring. In a business which can be cruel and untielding, they actually try to help and undersrtand their clients. i am referring friends here and i do'nt live close. Thank you. ...read more
By MONICA R. December 30, 2008
YESTERDAY, I FINISHED MY 3 YEAR EXPERIENCE WITH THE FAMILY CONNECTION. I DID MY TREATMENT AND THE 4 EVALUATIONS IT TOOK FOR ME TO GET THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE PROCESS TO GET MY FULL DRIVING PRIVILEGES RESTORED. I THANK LIBERTY AND DOUG FOR THEIR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING. THEY HAVE A VERY TOUGH JOB. THEY PROVIDE TREATMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T WANT HELP AND ARE UPSET BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO PAY FOR SERVICES REQUIRED BY THE COUNTY OF ARREST AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. DOUG AND LIBERTY REALLY CARE FOR THEIR CLIENTS AND UNDERSTAND THAT THEY HAVE TO FOLOW RULES ANS REGULATIONS. THEY ASK FOR MINIMAL PAY FOR THEIR SERVICES AND WORK MUCH TOO HARD FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR SIXITIES-THEY CARE AND THEY SHOW IT-GOD BLESS DOUG AND LIBERTY. ...read more
Tim Ryan is a father, businessman and former heroin addict who lost everything and grasped into recovery in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Tim is now over two years clean and sober and lives a life of recovery. Tim also lost his 20 year old son from a heroin overdose on his 21 month of being clean. Time attends 12 step meetings to stay grounded in recovery and to give back this gift he has been given. He has started Opiate recovery groups for individuals and families in Illinois. ...read more
By A Man In Recovery February 09, 2016
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By The Family Connection August 12, 2008
Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Rehabilitation By Jerry Goldfarb "Just what is addiction, you asked? Addiction is a physiological dependence on something, and is both physical and psychological in nature. When a person is addicted they literally need to feed that addiction constantly. Addiction is a traitor it sneaks up on you. People who are addicted often do not recognize that they have a problem, they think that the problem is with everyone. Addiction is different from abuse, a person can abuse drugs and not be addicted. The two most vital factors in determining addiction are tolerance and physical dependency. Addiction is very destructive, and most of the time people who are suffering from it end up hurting themselves and their love ones. It is hard to overcome but once the person began to see addiction as a problem in their life they can immediately seek alcoholism treatment or addiction treatment. Teens partying late at night and imbibing drugs and alcohol for added fun, often dominated the silver screen. Quite a pretty picture isn't it? Oftentimes teens see it as an epitome. Although Hollywood does its part to show a different side of alcohol and drug addiction with movies like "Trainspotting" and "Girl Interrupted", the character still ended up being glamorous and ideal in nature and often overshadows the dark side of addiction. It is important to look at this depiction with a cynic eye. Movies are after all for entertainment purposes only, and there is nothing remotely entertaining about the reality of alcohol abuse and drug addiction. Addiction can be hell on earth and life in an Alcohol rehab and Drug Rehab can be a nightmare. Illegal drugs and alcohol are addicting. Records show that the younger you are when you experiment with illegal drugs or alcohol you are more prone to become an addict in the future. Addiction often runs in families; you do not choose addiction, addiction chooses you. Experimenting with drugs and alcohol is a gamble, and the stake is your life, your personality, and your future. Individuals often hide their drinking or deny that the fact that they have a problem. Signs of a possible alcoholism include having friends or relatives express concern, being irritated when people comment on their drinking, feeling guilty about their excessive alcohol consumption and thinking that they should moderate it but finds themselves unable to do so, or needs a morning drink to steady their nerves or relieve a hangover. On the other hand, drug dependence often begins with the misuse of legal drugs like prescription drugs and inhalants. Inhalants are legal substances that becomes illegal when use in a manner that causes a person to get high. These also include aerosol cleaners, gasoline, cleaning fluids, butane, and acetone. These things are legal to sell or buy however, they are not controlled substances and they are relatively cheap when compared with drugs. People with addiction work hard to resolve them, and with the support of family members and friends they are able to recover on their own. However in most cases, people they usually cannot stop drinking or using drugs by willpower alone. A lot of them require outside help, mostly from Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehab. Alcoholism treatment and addiction treatment may need medically supervised detoxification to avoid possible life-threatening withdrawal symptoms such as seizures and convulsion. Once they are stabilized, they need help resolving psychological issues associated with their problem drinking." The Family Connection specializes in counseling and therapy to treat alcohol and drug addiction, particularly DUI (Driving Under the Influence) evaluations and treatment, as required by state and county laws. We specialize in DUI (Driving Under the Influence) evaluations and treatment, as required by state and county laws. The Family Connection is approved by all courts in Northern Illinois. We have twenty-eight years of experience in helping you get your driver̢۪s license reinstated from the S.O.S after revocation. For Illinois residents, we also provide services for legal issue occurring outside of the state of Illinois. The Family Connection also conducts anger management and stress management classes. We provide marital counseling and divorce mediation. The Family Connection is economical, flexible, caring, concerned, compassionate, and positive. A clear, stable, rational thinking and acting You is just a visit away. Visit us on the web and call The Family Connection today 630-548-2435. ...read more
By The Family Connection August 12, 2008
There are a wide variety of jobs in social service. From healthcare to government positions, social service jobs provide vital resources to people in need. Some work with children while others may work with the elderly. Many people in our communities rely on the services these trained professionals pr... ...read more
In this time of economic turmoil, jobs in health care are among the most stable and satisfying careers to be in. Healthcare provider is synonymous to recession proof. Health is everyone’s concern even in the midst of financial crisis, thus one of the most demanding jobs available is infant menta... ...read more