Teen Drug Abuse

  Show Notes:   Jim discusses the painful loss of his son to a drug overdose and how it motivates his work with Generation SOS Exploring the inception and objectives of Generation SOS Jim details the outreach and educational programs aimed at preventing drug abuse among teens Discussion on the significant reach of Generation SOS, which helps over 50,000 young people and their families an...

  Show Notes:   Get to know Russ De Vos, a coach dedicated to helping families navigate the tumultuous waters of teen drug abuse Russ De Vos shares his own harrowing experience with his son’s drug addiction, from early behavioral challenges to the dire consequences of a failed rehabilitation program An overview of the transformative program designed to empower parents in supporting...

Show Notes:   The Teen Drug Abuse Podcast features Jean Farmer, a substance abuse counselor Substance abuse is a biopsychosocial disease with multiple contributing factors Addiction progresses and can lead to severe consequences Treatment options include outpatient programs and court-mandated accountability Accountability plays a crucial role in successful treatment Parents can set limits, conduct...

Show Notes:   Kim, a certified parent coach, shares her personal experience with her son's addiction and her mission to help other parents facing similar challenges Enabling vs. helping: Kim explains the difference and how parents may unknowingly enable their children's substance abuse Setting boundaries: The importance of setting boundaries to reflect on parental contributions to the problem and...

Show Notes:   Three teenagers from Innovation Academy, Fulton County, Georgia created an organization called SAVE, which stands for Substance Abuse Value Empathy SAVE aims to promote prevention and treatment methods for substance abuse that are supported by facts, through their Instagram page and website The three teens meet online or in person a couple of days a week to update their website and p...

Show Notes:   The conversation is about drug addiction and a clinical social worker named Patrick Doyle's approach to helping families with loved ones struggling with addiction Patrick's approach involves educating and training families on positive reinforcement parenting and problem-solving to influence their teens to cooperate with house rules and enter into treatment The speakers discuss how ne...

Show Notes:   Christine Capshew discusses drug addiction in teens, noting that social media normalizes drug behavior among them and advises parents to look for early signs of addiction Explains addiction as a brain disease influenced by genetics, mentioning stages of addiction, and connects addiction with suicidal tendencies and self-harming Proper treatment, including nutrition, psychoeducation,...

Show Notes: Guest speaker Stacy Miller is a training consultant and drug misuse expert in the New Forest region of England The speakers discuss the different stages of drug dependency and the importance of recognizing changes in behavior before it becomes a problem Parents are encouraged to have an open dialogue with their children about drugs, ask questions, and be aware of signs of drug use such...

Show Notes:   Nita Brady, author, speaker, and founder of Beyond the Walls, shares insights on preventing drug abuse and addiction in children in an interview on Teen Drug Abuse Podcast Drug abuse is a growing problem among young children and parents should talk to their kids about the dangers of drugs Wingman books, written to prevent children from going down the drug path, provide discussio...

Show Notes:   Guest Casey Arrillaga shares tips for parents on talking to their teens about drug addiction Emphasizes importance of being open and honest, while understanding that parents cannot control their child's behavior Suggests having a conversation that is realistic, focusing on consequences of drug use instead of exaggerated scare tactics Advises parents to express their feelings and set...

Show Notes:   The podcast features Amber Hollingsworth, a master addiction counselor and founder of Hope for Families Recovery Center and Family Recovery Academy online The conversation centers on dealing with addiction in teenagers, with an emphasis on building trust and rapport before addressing the addiction The speakers discuss identifying addiction in teens, including changes in mood, friends...

Show Notes: Rabbi Benny Zippel is the founder and executive director of Project H.E.A.R.T. Project H.E.A.R.T. provides support to Jewish teens struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse. The program uses various therapies to help individuals get to the root cause of their issues without relying on drugs. Rabbi Benny Zippel advises parents to seek help from professionals and validate...

Show Notes: Faced with the daunting task of handling a teen drug abuse problem in her family, Marsha Van Weinberg felt overwhelmed and helpless. After trying to manage the situation on her own, she eventually reached a breaking point when both her sons experienced an overdose and suicide attempt within four days of each other. This prompted Marsha to realize that her current approach was not worki...