Is Relapse A Part Of Recovery?
Many of us who have been either in recovery or around the drug and alcohol recovery world for a time
My Teen is Smoking Weed? What To Do if Your Teenager Is Using Drugs
Unfortunately, this situation is all too common – parents suddenly learn that their teen is (or may be) using drugs.
Dr. Steven L. Jaffe: Looking Back on 40 Years of Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment
Steven L. Jaffe, MD, DFAPA, DLFAACAP Professor Emeritus of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Why “Enthusiastic” Sobriety?
The drug epidemic has afflicted young people in America for decades. There is no shortage of ideas on how to
The Danger of Projection in Substance Abuse Treatment
August and September can be interesting months in the adolescent substance abuse treatment field. Vacations are wrapping up, school is
Priorities For Sobriety In Substance Abuse Recovery
No one wants to wake up one day and realize their son or daughter has a serious drug and/or alcohol problem.
How To Cope With Emotional Turmoil With An Addict Or Alcoholic
When there is an addict or alcoholic in the home all sense of peace is lost. Drugs, alcohol, and the
Awareness vs. Change: Break Denial
Awareness and change are often confused but are very different. People affected by substance abusecan get swept up in the
Solutions For Teen Drug Abuse: How To Find Help
Are there real solutions for teen drug abuse? There is no denying the real difficulty in finding effective answers. Although