November 13, 2017

My Son’s Addiction Overwhelms Me. How Can I Stop Worrying Constantly?

Addiction is particularly stressful for parents. Emotions can feel overwhelming, so take time to help yourself feel better first.

November 10, 2017

Withdrawing from ‘Withdrawal’: The Language of Addiction Matters

We need to change language like junkie, addict, and alcoholic if we are to lessen the stigma and negativity that saturates the perception of drug addiction.

November 6, 2017

What Is Narcan? What Does It Do?

Narcan (naloxone) is a prescription medicine that can reverse an overdose. If your child is struggling with opioids, learn how to use it.

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November 2, 2017

Is There Medicine to Help You Recover from a Heroin Addiction?

Treatment options for opioid addiction used to be limited — most saw it as just a moral failing. Today we have many science-based options, including medication.

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October 31, 2017

6 Steps to Find Addiction Treatment For Your Son or Daughter If You Don’t Have Insurance

Finding low cost or free treatment for your son or daughter’s drug or alcohol addiction is possible. Take these six steps if you don’t have insurance.

October 30, 2017

In What Situations Might I Call the Police on my Child?

When a child struggles with addiction, you may find yourself in some difficult situations. Sometimes, it may be appropriate to call your local police.

October 24, 2017

Considering Medication-Assisted Treatment? Make Sure You Know the Fine Print

While medication like Suboxone, Vivitrol and Methadone can be life-saving for opioid addiction, it’s important that parents understand some of their challenges.

October 23, 2017

Who Do I Call For Help If I Think My Child Needs Treatment?

If you are looking for help, a good place to start is by contacting the Partnership Helpline, a non-crisis support line staffed by parent specialists.

October 18, 2017

What Happens When My Son or Daughter Goes Through Opioid Withdrawal?

One of the reasons that opioids like Vicodin are so addictive are the painful withdrawal symptoms that come from stopping use. Here’s what’s going on.

October 16, 2017

How Do I Connect With People Who Will Understand and Not Pass Judgment?

It is important not to stay isolated. The more you can connect with people who understand, the more help you will be to your struggling child.

My son is taking suboxone for an opioid addiction. Is he in recovery?

October 11, 2017

Is My Son Really in Recovery if He’s Taking Suboxone?

There are many paths to “getting clean” and into recovery from a drug addiction to heroin or painkillers, including taking medicine like Suboxone.

teen substance use and co-occurring disorders

October 10, 2017

What If Your Teen Uses Drugs AND Has Anxiety, ADHD or Bipolar Disorder?

Many teens suffer from depression, anxiety or other mental illness. Unfortunately, this puts them more at risk for developing a drug problem and co-occurring disorders.

October 9, 2017

How Can I Overcome HIPPA Laws, When I Only Want to Help My Child?

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.

Alicia Murray, DO - medication assisted treatment

October 3, 2017

Why Can’t My Child Just Stop Using Heroin?

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.

September 26, 2017

How to Make an Addiction Recovery Plan With Your Son or Daughter

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.

September 20, 2017

6 Things to Do Before Your Kid Comes Home from Addiction Treatment

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.

September 12, 2017

Meet Lea, Lorraine, Dean and Geraldine – Four Parents Celebrating Their Kids’ Recovery

Stories offer hope and inspiration to others. Hear from four parents whose children are in in recovery from drug addiction.

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September 6, 2017

My Kid Just Completed Addiction Treatment. Now What?

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.

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August 31, 2017

How Can I Prevent My Son or Daughter from Overdosing?

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.

August 30, 2017

Can “Overparenting” Lead Kids to Abuse Study Drugs?

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.

August 23, 2017

Is it Cheating to Use a “Study Drug” to Focus on Schoolwork?

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.

August 22, 2017

My Daughter Died From an Overdose. I’m Sharing Her Story to Help Others.

Casey talked about helping just one person struggling with an addiction, but it turned out she helped so many. I hope she knows her wish came true.

August 16, 2017

Can Stress Influence Your Child’s Risk-Taking Ability?

What are the effects of stress on the brain, and why do students try riskier coping mechanisms like abusing prescription stimulants to alleviate it?

Ron Grover, as a young water skier, with his wife Darlene.

August 15, 2017

Does Relapse Mean Failure?

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.

August 8, 2017

What Saved Me from My Addiction? My Parents and Collegiate 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.

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My Son’s Addiction Overwhelms Me. How Can I Stop Worrying Constantly?

Withdrawing from ‘Withdrawal’: The Language of Addiction Matters

What Is Narcan? What Does It Do?

Is There Medicine to Help You Recover from a Heroin Addiction?

6 Steps to Find Addiction Treatment For Your Son or Daughter If You Don’t Have Insurance

In What Situations Might I Call the Police on my Child?

Considering Medication-Assisted Treatment? Make Sure You Know the Fine Print

Who Do I Call For Help If I Think My Child Needs Treatment?

What Happens When My Son or Daughter Goes Through Opioid Withdrawal?

How Do I Connect With People Who Will Understand and Not Pass Judgment?

Is My Son Really in Recovery if He’s Taking Suboxone?

What If Your Teen Uses Drugs AND Has Anxiety, ADHD or Bipolar Disorder?

How Can I Overcome HIPPA Laws, When I Only Want to Help My Child?

Why Can’t My Child Just Stop Using Heroin?

How to Make an Addiction Recovery Plan With Your Son or Daughter

6 Things to Do Before Your Kid Comes Home from Addiction Treatment

Meet Lea, Lorraine, Dean and Geraldine – Four Parents Celebrating Their Kids’ Recovery

My Kid Just Completed Addiction Treatment. Now What?

How Can I Prevent My Son or Daughter from Overdosing?

Can “Overparenting” Lead Kids to Abuse Study Drugs?

Is it Cheating to Use a “Study Drug” to Focus on Schoolwork?

My Daughter Died From an Overdose. I’m Sharing Her Story to Help Others.

Can Stress Influence Your Child’s Risk-Taking Ability?

Does Relapse Mean Failure?

What Saved Me from My Addiction? My Parents and Collegiate Recovery

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