I think of that “click” I made on Partnership to End Addiction’s website as a light switch I found while stumbling in the dark. It shed light on a new path for our family that I will be forever grateful for.
When someone – including a teenager – gets treatment for alcohol and substance abuse, it is standard practice to identify some of the reasons why they started using and the benefits they feel they get from these substances.
We have come to accept these truths. Today it's much easier to deal with the heartache. We have become more effective at helping our son with his addiction.
From honor student to nearly failing his freshman year, my son was on the fast-track to the dark side. Though he hadn't developed an addiction, he was well on his way.
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.
For teens, binge drinking starts at fewer drinks than for adults. Learn the real thresholds by age, the warning signs, and how to talk with your child.
Your teen smells like alcohol but says they didn't drink. Learn how to stay calm, what to say, and how to keep the focus on safety, trust, and next steps.
Not sure what to say if you suspect a student is using drugs or alcohol? Use these teacher-friendly scripts to talk with students, involve counselors, and partner with families.
Learn how contingency management helps treat stimulant use disorder. Understand how CM works, why it’s effective, and how parents can support recovery.
Worried your teen is vaping? Learn the signs of nicotine use, the risks to their health, and proven tools that help teens quit for good—with your support.
Over the past year, you may have heard of something called a “BORG” related to college students. These BORGs aren’t from Star Trek – they’re “blackout rage gallons,” AKA gallon jugs of alcohol combined with water, juice, and other mixers.
Nitrous oxide is usually used in medical settings, like at the dentist’s office, or in whipped cream cans. However, it’s becoming more popular as a recreational drug among teens, and that’s where the problems begin.
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