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Nine things parents usually get wrong about their teen’s alcohol/drug use

by justin / Uncategorized / No Comments / February 12, 2019

Teens face pressure to engage in substance use in a culture where alcohol and marijuana use is more prevalent than ever, and access to intoxicating drugs is as close as the family medicine cabinet. Stigma

Hope student speaks at state drug task force meeting

by justin / Uncategorized / No Comments / February 11, 2019

Sarah, a senior at Hope Academy, recently testified and shared her story of recovery at the quarterly meeting of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse. Read this report of the meeting by WISH-TV.

11 life skills that can help your child in recovery

by justin / recovery / No Comments / February 8, 2019

When your son or daughter attends treatment for a substance use disorder, among other things, they’ll learn many techniques to maintain abstinence, and to make more pro-healthy choices. While individual therapy and group counseling are well-known

What works to help teens quit vaping?

by justin / Uncategorized / No Comments / February 7, 2019

E-cigarette use is surging among American teenagers, with millions of kids flirting with nicotine addiction by regularly vaping. Unfortunately, these kids are going to face a rocky road if they try to kick their nicotine habit, experts say. There

Tips for talking with teens about drugs and alcohol

by justin / Uncategorized / No Comments / February 4, 2019

Raising children is not always easy, and you face a new set of challenges once they grow into teenagers. Remember, your teen is only human and will make mistakes. So, what should be your goal? Your

Six ways of helping your alcohol-dependent child

by justin / Addiction / No Comments / January 31, 2019

It is natural for parents to think that alcoholism only occurs in other households; however, addiction does not discriminate. Alcohol abuse can affect people at almost any age, from the teenage years to adulthood. It

Treatment options for youth diagnosed with substance addictions

by justin / Uncategorized / No Comments / January 29, 2019

Adolescence is a time of self-discovery and experimentation. Unfortunately for most teens, this means experimenting with alcohol and drugs. While some teens don’t end up addicted after their first few encounters, plenty of others do.

Students with addictions immersed in the sober life at ‘recovery’ high schools

by justin / recovery / No Comments / January 24, 2019

By Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News SEATTLE — It’s the last class period of the day. The students lean back on couches and take turns describing the most important day of their lives: the day they

Self-care isn’t just for yourself

by justin / Uncategorized / No Comments / January 14, 2019

It’s normal to feel consumed by your child’s substance-related problems. You may feel overwhelmed with fear, anger, resentment, shame and guilt. You may feel zapped of emotional and physical energy. And it’s not uncommon to develop

10 ways to get sober (and stay that way)

by justin / recovery / No Comments / January 4, 2019

Alcohol and drug addiction are real. However, there are many of us who have conquered our diseases and are living in long-term recovery. While each person has a different story, each one of us is

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