Hopestream: Parenting Kids Through Addiction & Mental Health
Hopestream: Parenting Kids Through Addiction & Mental Health
Ten Hard Truths Every Parent Needs if Your Child Misuses Drugs or Alcohol
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Ten Hard Truths Every Parent Needs if Your Child Misuses Drugs or Alcohol

ABOUT THE EPISODE:

This week I’m bringing back an episode from 2020 that is just as relevant today as it was then. The episode covers ten hard truths parents need to face when you recognize potential substance use, or if you know you’re dealing with an addiction. 

It’s a great episode for those who are new to the experience of having your child dabble in or become dependent on substances, and there are also truths that apply to the seasoned parent who’s been at this for a while.

This is a straight-forward, lay-it-all-out-there episode that I hope will bring a sense of urgency if you’ve been floundering with what to do, and encourage you to share it with a friend if someone you know is in the early stages of, “what do I do!?” with their child or children.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

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