Teen Tips: How to cope when your parent is an alcoholic or addict
Do you dread the holidays because you know at some point one of your parents will cause a scene because they are drunk or high? Do you often feel embarrassed by their behavior, scared for their safety or anxious because they are unpredictable when they drink or use...
Don’t lose hope: With the Right Support, Your Adolescent Can Overcome Addiction
There is no magic formula for overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Yet, sustained sobriety is achievable for anyone who is committed to making change – with the appropriate support. During this National Recovery month, we celebrate those who are in recovery from a substance use disorder and the community of family, friends and professionals who support them.
Should I Send My Teen to Drug Rehab
If this is their first time going to treatment, there is a high chance inpatient drug rehab will not be the best answer to your teen’s substance use. Absolutely, substances are harmful to your teen and treatment will be helpful. However, just like over...
Teenagers and Rock Bottom
The idea that someone will change only when they find their rock bottom is inaccurate and dangerous. This thinking wastes valuable time—time in which a teen could be benefiting from early prevention and treatment. Concerning behaviors are likely to worsen and, without...