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5 Things I Did After My Teen Was Caught Drinking

I was wracked with worry and felt guilty for not knowing that she was drinking alcohol in the first place. “How could I have missed it?!”

4 Lessons I Learned From Confronting My Teen With Addiction

When addiction hit my daughter, it was like a tornado hitting our home from the inside out. Learning to talk to her was like learning a different language.

How Personal Stories Can Help Fight Teen Pressure To Use Drugs

Education about the dangers of drug and alcohol use is all about being relatable. By sharing his personal story, my son helped kids think differently.

Acceptance Doesn’t Mean Condoning a Loved One’s Addiction

Accepting that a loved one has a drug or alcohol problem doesn’t mean you condone it.

Setting Boundaries for Myself

I have learned that there is a big difference between rules and boundaries. My misunderstanding of this before is a regret I live with every day.

A Mother’s Love and Hate for Her Son With Addiction

Substance use turned this mother’s son from a normal 20-year-old to someone she no longer recognized.

Video Series: Messages of Hope

Encouraging Kids to Communicate: An Excerpt from the Book HIGH by David and Nic Sheff

David and Nic Sheff, of Beautiful Boy, wrote HIGH for teens to talk honestly about drugs.

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