How to Keep Teens Safe on Prom Night
As I look back at my high school years, prom night was one of my most memorable experiences. I remember helping to decorate the venue […]
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How to Recover: 29 Quotes of Experience, Strength, and Hope
Do quotes inspire you and give hope? I love reading quotes for inspiration or to be reminded that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
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Guilt, Shame, and Vulnerability: 25 Quotes from Dr. Brené Brown
When you discover your precious child is using drugs or alcohol, shame and guilt can get in the way of getting help for your family.
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7 Things Parents Can Say When Their Child is Struggling with Drugs or Alcohol
Do you feel, as parents, that it is hard to know what to say to your struggling son or daughter? Would you love to have
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How to Feel More Empowered as a Parent
Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them. ~ Albert Einstein Do you feel empowered when dealing with your child’s
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5 Powerful Ways Parents Can Help Stop Substance Use
This is a guest post from an advocate for parents, Jan Rao, Executive Director of “Willows in the Wind.” I was recently asked if I
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Reflecting On The Truth Behind Your First High
This is a guest post by Rick Neilson on the truth about your first high. Getting High Do you remember the first time you got high?
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4 Amazing People Who Have Experienced Positive Recovery
Are you ready for your family to find a positive recovery? Are you looking to live a more peaceful existence? Positive recovery can mean changing some
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35 Powerful Ways to Help Prevent Your Teen From Using Drugs
It would be so amazing if our kids could grow to be adults with a clear mind that was free of drugs. They would be
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Planting the Seeds of the Garden of Fiends
Please welcome Mark Matthews for a return guest post. Mark, a gifted, engaging writer shares his journey from addiction to recovery. He is now the
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Are You Still Smoking and Wish You Could Quit?
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. Although the adult smoking rate has declined to about 17%,
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7 Ways Parents Can Help Move Their Child Away From Substance Use
Would you like some ideas on how parents can help their struggling teen or young adult? It is alarming when you discover that your child
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How to Overcome Being a High-Functioning Alcoholic
This is a guest post by Chris Scott about the perils of being a high-functioning alcoholic. I had a dominant personality, a steady job, and a serious
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5 Amazing Benefits of Being Optimistic
“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.” ~ Dalai Lama XIV Do you ever feel that life seems impossible? Do you feel overwhelmed by your child’s
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50 Valuable Insights from the Surgeon General’s Landmark Report
Last Thursday, the U.S. Surgeon General called for the end of addiction in America with his landmark report! Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s
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