by Megan Mattson | Jun 2, 2025 | Substance Abuse
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how your smart, respectful son ended up experimenting with drugs or alcohol, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. The truth is, the science behind addiction shows us that the teenage brain, especially in...
by Megan Mattson | May 2, 2025 | Substance Abuse
As the opioid crisis continues to affect families across the country, it’s critical for parents and caregivers to stay informed about the dangers of fentanyl and the counterfeit pills that are often marketed as legitimate prescription medications. With drug...
by Jen BrinkEdwards | Sep 27, 2022 | Substance Abuse
Going through addiction recovery is more than just overcoming a drug or alcohol habit. Often, many addicts are facing multiple challenges in their lives. They need to learn healthy ways to address these challenges to have a successful rehabilitation. Substance abuse...
by Jen BrinkEdwards | Jun 16, 2022 | Substance Abuse
Has your teen boy been shut up in his room more than usual? Are his grades taking a downwards turn, or is he having emotional outbursts? Some of these symptoms are typical teen behavior. However, when they are accompanied by changes in appearance and other behaviors,...
by Jen BrinkEdwards | May 20, 2022 | Substance Abuse
Nothing will strike more fear into a parent’s heart than discovering their child is using drugs. You’re probably flooded with questions and feeling overwhelmed with concern about your son. Substance abuse is common, but here’s the good news: treatment is available....
by Jen BrinkEdwards | Apr 20, 2022 | Substance Abuse
“Did you ever do drugs?” It’s a question many parents dread. Is telling your kids about substance abuse helpful or harmful? Unfortunately, it’s not an easy question to answer. Some professionals think that being candid about your past will give kids an excuse to drink...
