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August 7, 2025

A New Chapter for Love First

Debra Jay, MA, is stepping back into the role of president and CEO of Love First. She is the driving force behind our programs.

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Published on August 07, 2025 07:04

April 24, 2025

Alcoholism and Gaslighting

Are you struggling to make sense of the lies, excuses, and rationalizations your addicted loved one keeps repeating?

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Published on April 24, 2025 13:48

April 8, 2025

Why You’re Enabling and 4 Ways to Quit

What is enabling? How can you stop enabling? Watch our YouTube video.

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Published on April 08, 2025 14:04

April 3, 2025

Why Should I Quit?

I feel like people are ganging up on me--even my family and friends. Everybody tells me I need to go to treatment. They tell me I’m out of control. But I still have a good job, and my kids still love me (even though they live with my ex). I’m not lying in the gutter. The truth is, vodka is my best friend. It’s not judgy, it’s reliable, and it’s legal. I just wish everybody would get off my back.

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Published on April 03, 2025 14:41

March 31, 2025

A Science and Faith Connection? 2.0

Dear Jeff and Debra: I’ve been told to go to AA, but I’m turned off by the use of “God” in the 12 Steps. I can’t believe in something that can’t be proven. I believe in science.-Factual Frank Dear Factual: Prove it! If you’re a man of science, show us you’re willing to follow the […]

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Published on March 31, 2025 09:37

March 30, 2025

A Science and Faith Connection?

Dear Jeff and Debra: I’ve been told to go to AA, but I’m turned off by the use of “God” in the 12 Steps. I can’t believe in something that can’t be proven. I believe in science.-Factual Frank Dear Factual: Prove it! If you’re a man of science, show us you’re willing to follow the […]

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Published on March 30, 2025 12:12

March 29, 2025

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Published on March 29, 2025 12:02

March 26, 2025

Intervention Step by Step

Fr. Bill W interviews Jeff Jay on how to use love to break denial and get an alcoholic into treatment.

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Published on March 26, 2025 10:29

December 14, 2024

Merry Holiday Drink Alternatives

Alcoholic beverages are not required for any social gathering, but you should have some fun alternatives. Holiday mocktails and drink alternatives are a great way to go.

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Published on December 14, 2024 05:20

October 16, 2024

Why We Keep Enabling—and 4 Ways to Stop

When family members are concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or other drug use, they often do the wrong things.

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Published on October 16, 2024 11:19

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