Parent or Caregiver

When my son was in a sober high school, the principal was a kind and knowledgeable educator, but he did not have a background in adolescent addiction and was easily manipulated into thinking the kids would voluntarily admit if they or fellow students were using. That didn't happen.
When a sibling is struggling with drug or alcohol use, it affects the entire family. Here are tips on how to have a conversation with your other kids.
The transition from school to summertime provides new opportunities for teens — and it can be challenging for some adolescents to cope with the change.
You may have high expectations for your teen returning from addiction treatment, but your teen needs to know how important they are to their own recovery.
Help your teen enjoy their prom and graduation without drinking or using drugs.
Drug addiction is a medical condition that causes lasting changes in the brain, similar to diabetes and other diseases. It's not a moral failing.
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