Dec 7, 2019 | Adolescents, Blog, For Families, From the Team, Teenagers
Today, teens are facing greater pressures than their predecessors; greater access to information, influence and ideas have placed teens of the Twenty-First century in a unique position. Rubik’s cubes and Pokemon cards have been replaced by Instagram and...
Oct 24, 2019 | Blog, For Families
Are you one of the 15 million Americans suffering from an alcohol use disorder? Do you ask yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” Unfortunately, more than 3 million deaths occur each year due to alcohol, often due to drunk driving. While you cannot diagnose...
Oct 10, 2019 | Blog, For Families
Studies show that teens are using fewer illegal drugs than ever before. Their abuse of prescription drugs has also dropped significantly. And while that is a considerable victory, it doesn’t mean that you can relax as a parent. Drug use can begin earlier than...
Jul 9, 2019 | Blog, For Families, Resources
The familiar saying, “Go with your gut, it never lies,” holds particular weight in cases of drug or alcohol addiction. If your instinct is telling you that your loved one needs help, it’s wise to listen as addicts often become masters at convincing everyone, even...
Jun 20, 2019 | Blog, For Families, Interventions, Resources
If your loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, you likely would not be surprised to hear that most who need treatment feel like things are fine. In fact, of the more than 18 million addicts who did not receive treatment for substance use in 2017, only 1 million...
Apr 15, 2019 | Blog, For Families, Resources
Heather R. Hayes, a leading intervention expert, shares what to expect before, during, and after an intervention, and offers tips on how to find an interventionist. Q: What is an intervention? A: An intervention is an attempt by loved ones to get help for someone who...
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