You may be experiencing a range of emotions if your partner or spouse is struggling with substance use. The following are some resources that have helped others in this situation, and we hope they help you too.
Providing some kind of reward to increase the chances that a healthy behavior will be repeated is central to helping change your child's substance use.
Learn more about how men and women can benefit from gender-specific addiction treatment due to biological and social differences surrounding substance use.
The hurt you feel and is understandable and valid. But, remember, your child does not want to feel the pain they feel nor do they want to cause you pain.
Unless you feel unsafe, you wouldn't throw someone out of the house if they had another illness. Expressing support keeps the door open for conversation.
Take time to surround yourself with people who are empathetic and compassionate. Consider which family members or friends will be the best support for you.
The words 'tough love' can imply that anything nice you do for your child is 'enabling'. But parents can be a powerful influence in motivating their child.
In most cases, your child cannot be forced into treatment. However, CRAFT is an approach family members can use to motivate behavior change in a loved one.
Parents want what's best for their kids. But under pressure, many of us get a little too involved and "overparent," sending the wrong message to our teens.
It can be difficult to persuade a loved one to consider treatment. Even when they are willing to consider it, it’s not uncommon for them to still feel unsure or say no. If your loved one expresses even a little willingness to start getting help — whether it’s attending a support group meeting, or getting a treatment consultation — it can be all the invitation you need to begin the conversation.
While some stress can help motivate kids to get work done, too much stress can be overwhelming and can cause problems with health, sleep and brain function. Learn 10 tips to help your kids manage stress.
Nearly one-fifth of college students report that they take prescription stimulants that are not prescribed to them. And reports show that high-school students are abusing these medicines too. Let’s take a closer look.
It’s important to remember your power as a parent. Here are 6 suggestions on ways you can reduce the chance your teen will drink, use drugs or engage in other risky behavior.
Parents want to help their child if they're struggling with substance use. But it's best to think about their motivation, and to try to meet them where they're at.
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