The Mountain Life - Ellen Van Vechten - Understanding the Addiction of a Loved One

Our guest Ellen Van Vechten is an attorney turned drug and alcohol counselor. She examines the chaos many families endure when addiction disrupts their lives. Based in part on her own family’s journey, Van Vechten explains the science of addiction, the theory of treatment, and the Twelve-Step model of recovery, providing sensible information and tips for reasoned action in support of a loved one while fostering personal growth and recovery.