Nov 19, 2018 | Blog, Family Addiction Treatment, Gambling Addiction Treatment, Youth Addiction Treatment
Gambling is risky for anyone. For young people, it’s downright dangerous. And that’s without even considering the risk of full-on addiction. A young man’s risk-averse brain compounds the problem. In this post, we explore what every parent needs to know about the...
Oct 9, 2018 | Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Binge Drinking, Blog, Family Addiction Treatment, Marijuana addiction treatment, Youth Addiction Treatment
Being a teenager is difficult – and so is raising one. For parents, it can be especially hard to understand why their teens sometimes act in ways that seems blatantly out of character – even turning to drugs and alcohol. We explore this phenomenon in this post....
Oct 1, 2018 | Behavioral Addiction, Blog, Family Addiction Treatment, Gaming Addiction Treatment, Internet Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Video Game Addiction, Youth Addiction Treatment
A parent acting with the best intentions may actually increase their child’s risk of becoming a gaming addict – or deepen an existing addiction. In this post, we explore the nature of video game addiction and offer tips on how to help your son escape its...
Jun 18, 2018 | Blog, Family Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Youth Addiction Treatment
Opioid dependency is a global crisis, but families can prevent it from hitting home. Sharelines Join families across the globe in fighting back against #opioidabuse. #familyfirst Learn how families are tackling the #opioidcrisis—and winning. #familyfirst #firstdefence...
Mar 31, 2017 | Blog, Family Addiction Treatment, Youth Addiction Treatment
Trauma and addiction are closely linked – but did you know parents of addicted children can also develop PTSD? Addressing parental trauma is an essential part of recovery – learn more here. Sharelines Anyone with a serious emotional investment in an addicted person...
Feb 10, 2017 | Blog, Family Addiction Treatment, Youth Addiction Treatment
Addiction effects the entire family, and active family support is key to a successful recovery. We examine how families can get involved in addiction treatment for the best possible outcomes. Sharelines “My parents were shocked by how much there is to learn about...
