Entries by Andy Buccaro

How to Help a Drug Addict Family Member

Watching someone you love spiral into addiction is heartbreaking. It’s natural to feel helpless and unsure of the best way to support them. However, there are compassionate, evidence-based strategies that can guide you through this challenging journey. If you’re wondering how to help a drug addict family member, this article provides practical steps to recognize […]

Are Virtual Addiction Recovery Programs Effective?

The landscape of addiction recovery is evolving, with more people than ever turning to virtual addiction recovery programs for help. Recent data shows that telehealth adoption surged by 154% during the COVID-19 pandemic, forever transforming how healthcare is delivered. So, are virtual addiction recovery programs effective? Yes—research and real-world outcomes show that virtual programs can […]

Compassionate, Family-Based Addiction Treatment in CT

Struggles with addiction affect more than just the addicted family member. The battle to overcome addiction and codependency can be hard for everyone. However, you and your loved ones are not alone in your journey. At Project Courage, we center the person and their healing journey.  Through narrative techniques, internal exploration, mindfulness, volunteering, and the […]

Connection- Repair From Within To Connect With Others.

Connection is something we all crave. If we tend to isolate or avoid other people we still need a sense of connection. That can come from within and often that is where it starts. The challenge is believing you are worthy of connection even to yourself. We often look externally for validation, acceptance and connection. […]

Why Family Support Groups Are A Crucial Part Of The Treatment Process

Some of the most common questions and comments we at Project Courage get from loved ones of our clients are: “What’s next for our family?” “What do we do now?” “Why did this happen?”  “What should we expect from treatment?”   The answers to all these questions are so very important. The question and comment that really strikes us here, though, is this: “I feel […]