Janice V. Johnson Dowd, LMSW

Author, Speaker, Mom, Recovering Alcoholic, and Social Worker specializing in Addiction, Family Therapy, and Helping Recovering Individuals Repair Relationships with Their Loved Ones.

I will be presenting workshops at the following conferences;

The Alabama School of Alcohol and Drug Studies Conference

March 17th - 21st, 2025 - Tuscaloosa, AL

National Association of Social Workers - Alabama Chapter

April 3rd - 4th, 2025 - Birmingham, AL

National Association of Social Workers - Florida Chapter

June 12 - 14, 2025, Orlando, Florida

Check out the Latest Podcast Episodes on

For Love of Recovery Podcast - My Loved One is Finally Sober - Now What?

Katie Dowd - A Mother & Daughter’s Story - From Rock Bottom to Redemption

I lost my children in active addiction and early sobriety. Continue exploring this website to learn how I earned back their trust and respect.




A guide for the recovering individual (from addiction, alcoholism, or mental illness) on how to repair and rebuild relationships with their family and friends.

Book Signing - St. Tammany Commission on Families, May 13th - 10 am - 2 pm Tammany Oaks Church of Christ, 3700 - LA 59, Mandeville, LA

Janice Dowd has written a masterpiece of a book.” - Maggie W. Banger, LPC-S

Debut Book, Now Available

at Amazon, North Atlantic Books, Penguin Random House, and many other retailers



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