The intent of HIPPA is to protect a patient’s privacy. Sometimes, it is possible to give information to a service provider even if they cannot reciprocate.
Many parents ask why their kid can’t just stop. But as more studies are confirming, drugs are actually creating changes in his or her brain. Learn why.
Is your child is coming home from residential treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction? It’s a good idea to create a recovery plan together. Here’s how.
It’s an emotional time when your child returns home from rehab, in many ways a new start. Take these steps to help support their recovery from addiction.
After addiction treatment, what happens next? Find out all you need to know about how to best support your son or daughter after they complete treatment.
You should encourage your son or daughter to seek treatment for their drug use. But there are things to do to help prevent an overdose in the meantime.
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.
Abusing prescription stimulants, or “study drugs,” actually does not improve teens’ GPA, can be very harmful to their health, and doesn’t teach grit or resilience.
As a parent of a son with an addiction, it literally took me years to understand what so many people told me over and over: relapse is a part of recovery.
As a student in early recovery, I felt that college was an impossible uphill climb where I would be suffocated by drugs and alcohol everywhere I turned.
School stress can lead to teen drug use, but many parents with good intentions overlook the possibility. Learn the effects of stress and how to help your kid cope.
There are many misconceptions about addiction in our culture which often prevent parents from coping with and helping stop their child’s drug use. Learn to separate the myths from the facts.
The opioid crisis has unfortunately caused unethical people to prey upon families’ fears. Parents need to be aware of scams when searching for treatment for their child.
There are many different approaches to getting teens to accept addiction treatment. Some strategies work better than others — it depends on your child.
One way to treat opioid addiction is Naltrexone (Vivitrol), a type of medication-assisted treatment, an injection given by a medical provider once a month.
We can use words like “addict” that perpetuate the negative stigma around substance use. Or we can use words that are compassionate, supportive and respectful.
When a child is struggling with addiction, it can feel like everything is falling apart. We’re incredibly proud of the fathers who stood by their families with compassion and support.
Yes, the old-fashioned pen-and-paper kind. A written letter provides an opportunity to share thoughts and feelings you might find hard to share in person.
I know what it’s like to be at your wits’ end when your child has an addiction. It wasn’t easy, but with help, hope and time, my family healed. You can get there, too.
Unfortunately, there is still stigma about medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. But parents should explore these proven options to help their children recover.
