Jim Savage Recovery

07/31/2025

👩‍🏫 If you work with teens or young adults, you won’t want to miss this timely presentation.

Substance use often lingers in the background long before it becomes the main issue—and how we respond in those early moments can make all the difference.

Join me on 8/20 for a free webinar:
PREVENT!: A Motivational Approach to Addressing Early-Stage Substance Use

I’ll share practical strategies I’ve used for years to:
✔ Reduce resistance and build motivation
✔ Engage parents in a supportive, non-confrontational way
✔ Lay the groundwork for long-term success—without unnecessary escalation

🔗 Register here:

Join Jim Savage, LCDC, CADC, for a free webinar designed for mental health, education, and youth professionals working with teens and young adults. Learn how to use a motivational, educational approach to: ✅ Address early-stage substance use before it escalates ✅ Reduce resistance and build buy-...

03/07/2025

When addiction occurs in a family, the entire system is impacted—often in ways we don’t even realize. Without meaning to, patterns develop that actually prolong the problem instead of leading to real change.

Maybe you’ve felt it firsthand:
❌ You try to help, but it backfires.
❌ You set a boundary, but it doesn’t stick.
❌ You don’t know what’s “helping” vs. what’s “enabling.”

You’re not alone. Boundaries are one of the biggest struggles families face when dealing with a loved one’s addiction.

That’s why I’m hosting a FREE LIVE WEBINAR to break it all down:
📅 March 26 | ⏰ 2pm ET

"I really need help setting boundaries!" When addiction occurs in a family, the entire system is impacted. Without realizing it, attitudes and behaviors develop that unwittingly prolong the problem and prevent effective intervention from occurring. Learning to recognize the imbalance that has occurr...

01/22/2025

https://sobrietydoesntsuck.substack.com/p/the-spark-for-transformation?r=2cftul

What Lights You Up?

12/29/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
I’m happy to announce the launch of my new Substack, Sobriety Doesn’t Suck!

This is a space where I’ll be sharing fresh perspectives on recovery, personal growth, and finding fulfillment in sobriety. Whether you're just starting out, looking to deepen your journey, or supporting someone else on their journey, there's something here for you.

✅ What you can expect:
• Practical tools and inspiration for a meaningful recovery journey.
• My personal experiences and insights from over three decades in the addiction recovery field.
• Tips for making sobriety a rewarding and transformational experience
• A refreshing new approach to how we view addiction and recovery—with a decidedly creative twist!

💡 My first post dives into why sobriety doesn’t have to suck—and how you can rediscover happiness, excitement, and spiritual fulfillment in recovery.

Check it out and subscribe for free! https://sobrietydoesntsuck.substack.com/?r=2cftul&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist

🙌 I’d love for you to join me on this journey, and feel free to share this with anyone who might find it helpful. Let’s start a conversation and show that sobriety truly doesn’t suck!

Transforming sobriety into a journey of happiness, excitement, and spiritual fulfillment. Click to read "Sobriety Doesn't Suck!", by Jim Savage, a Substack publication. Launched 17 hours ago.

12/29/2024

https://open.substack.com/pub/sobrietydoesntsuck/p/sobriety-doesnt-suck-a-refreshing?r=2cftul&utm_medium=ios

Finding Happiness, Excitement, And Fulfillment In Recovery

12/21/2024

New video: Family Support In Addiction Treatment: Don't Let THIS Happen To You!

Some straight talk about one of the biggest problems with the current addiction treatment model—and it's hiding in plain sight!

My latest video offers practical advice for families on how to avoid falling into the trap of a failed treatment experience.

Watch now: LINK IN COMMENTS BELOW

12/15/2024

Check out my new blog post to learn how much treatment outcomes can be improved by helping families learn how to support treatment efforts.

The problem is, treatment programs struggle to provide enough time dedicated to making sure the families have the necessary resources to know their role in providing treatment accountability.

Gaps between the client, the family and treatment team are where important things fall through the cracks that lead to poor treatment outcomes.

This article gives families practical strategies for bridging those gaps and giving your loved one the best chance for successful recovery.

READ NOW (LINK IN THE COMMENTS BELOW)

12/15/2024

Loved one in rehab and worried it's not going to work? Feeling stuck in the chaos of family addiction?

"5 Steps to Family Recovery" is a free guide that offers practical strategies to:
✔ Set healthy boundaries
✔ Give your loved one the best chance for recovery
✔ Give you peace of mind

Download this FREE guide and take the first step towards successful recovery today!

Empowering families to take control of recovery and find peace.

12/12/2024

Join me tomorrow for the Webinar Replay Premiere of 5 Steps to Family Recovery: From Codependency To Peace Of Mind!

📅 12/13 | ⏰ 1 PM ET
I'll be live in the chat answering your questions.
👉 https://youtu.be/se8utkh3Sa8?si=C1t33V_2St5JD3gM
Set your reminder now!"

Join me live for the Premiere of this powerful webinar replay! I’ll be in the chat to answer your questions.

12/10/2024

The Beauty Of Family Recovery: "I Feel Like We Got Our Daughter Back"

One night I was standing in my office with the parents of a 17-year-old treatment client.

We had just finished their daughter's graduation ceremony, where she had been honored for successfully completing the program. As we were having a little closure and saying our good-byes, the dad started getting emotional and burst into tears:

"I feel like we got our daughter back!"

Just a few weeks earlier, we had sat in that same office with those parents feeling hopeless and discouraged, thinking their daughter would never recover from her addiction.

In over three decades of working in the addiction treatment field, I've had the privilege of helping hundreds of families move from the chaos of an unaddressed substance use issue to healing for the entire family.

I hope you can join me for tomorrow's free webinar, where I'll be sharing my experience on what goes into successful drug treatment and what families can do to get to the same place this family did with their daughter.

5 Steps To Family Recovery: From Codependency To Peace Of Mind
DATE: Wednesday, December 11
TIME: 2 pm ET
REGISTRATION LINK IN COMMENTS BELOW

12/08/2024

My latest blog post: Top 10 Things Families Can Do to Avoid Common Rehab PitfallS:

"If you have a loved one in treatment and are worried about how things are going to turn out, I’ve got good news for you: There’s a lot you can do—things that are totally within your control—that can drastically improve the chances for treatment success.

One of the biggest reasons for poor treatment outcomes is gaps between the client, the family, and the treatment team. These gaps are where important things fall through the cracks and frequently become reasons for treatment failure.

Here are 10 key steps families can take to bridge these gaps and support your loved one's treatment journey."

READ MORE
LINK IN COMMENTS BELOW

12/02/2024

🚨 “I feel like we’re constantly walking on eggshells.”
💔 “I’m terrified of what’s going to happen next.”
😔 “She says I’m being too controlling.”

If these thoughts sound familiar, you’re not alone. Families impacted by addiction often feel stuck in a cycle of fear, frustration, and helplessness. But there’s a way to break free.

✨ Download “5 Steps to Family Recovery: From Codependency to Peace of Mind” and learn how to:

✅ Understand codependency and its impact on your family.
✅ Set healthy boundaries without guilt.
✅ Create a recovery framework that works for everyone—not just your loved one.

📥 Click the link to download your FREE guide and start the journey toward peace and healing today.

Your family’s recovery starts here. 💙

Free guide for families facing a substance use issue with a loved one