Carleah Summers: Helping Mothers Recover from Addiction by Keeping Families Together

Carleah Summers shares her journey from addiction to recovery and how her experience inspired her to open Andrea"s House, a non-profit residential treatment program in Maryland where mothers can recover from substance use disorder without being separated from their children. Carleah discusses the stigma around maternal mental health and the importance of keeping families together during recovery. Explore more on topics and themes discussed in this episode:  Pregnancy and Postpartum Substance Use SupportParental Mental HealthRisk Factors for Addiction Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed on “Heart of the Matter” are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word “addict” and other terms from this list. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language that’s health-oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassion To learn more: Partnership to End Addiction website Donate today to help us provide free resources to families Leave a review on Apple Podcasts