My Child & ADDICTION

The mothers and fathers of children dealing with mental health conditions, and substance use disorder share how they sought help for their loved ones. Joining this meeting is Caron Treatment Centers' addiction medicine physician and scientist Dr Steven Klein. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clini...

Caron Treatment Centers' Dr Steven Klein answers questions from parents about the use of GLP-1 medications in addiction treatment, the role of Artificial Intelligence and his approach to treating adolescents. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the...

The parents of children faced with the disease of addiction and other mental health conditions, candidly talk about the various ways they have changed during this challenging time for their entire family.  Joining this meeting is long time clinician and Caron Treatment Centers' Executive Vice President Kate Appleman Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you...

Caron Treatment Centers' Kate Appleman answers questions from parents about the use of recovery programs in addition to the AA 12 Step treatment approach, the success of prevention efforts and how to find the best care for a loved one.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views...

The parents discuss their continuing role in the recovery journey of their children. Moms and dads of children coping with substance use disorder or other mental health conditions explore how their parenting has evolved.  Three-time Olympic gold medalist Carrie Bates, now Caron Treatment Centers' National Resource Director and Director of Strategic Growth, joins the conversation.   Podcast Disclai...

Caron Treatment Centers' Carrie Bates responds to questions about the impact of stigma, working with companies and their employees and treatment differences for women and men clients.  Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcas...

Reflecting on parenting strategies is this month's Parent Support Group meeting topic. Mothers and fathers of children dealing with substance use disorder or other mental health conditions explore how parenting evolved during this frequently challenging time. Caron Treatment Centers'  Senior Director of Education, psychologist Cory Trevena joins the conversation.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to...

Caron Treatment Centers' Cory Trevena answers questions about educational efforts to help prevent young people from developing a substance use disorder, parents dealing with the feeling of having failed their kids and better understanding the role of parents seeking to support their children's effort to secure recovery.  Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to...

Managing the stresses of the holiday season is this month's Parent Support Group meeting topic. Mothers and fathers of children dealing with a substance use disorder or another mental health condition discuss how they cope during this often-challenging period. Caron Treatment Centers' Director of Family Education Mallory Henry joins the conversation. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcast...

Caron Treatment Centers' Mallory Henry answers questions about holiday home visits and family gatherings, and how to better navigate during the time between Thanksgiving and New Years --- often referred to as "The Bermuda Triangle." Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and o...

"My Boundaries," is this month's Parent Support Group meeting topic. Moms and Dads share how they have come to understand and use the concept of boundaries to better cope with the many challenges of parenting a child with a substance use disorder or other mental health condition. Caron Treatment Centers' family therapist Karen Moser joins the conversation.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent...

Caron Treatment Centers' Karen Moser answers questions about the differences between treating adults and children, addiction prevention programs and the newest treatment options for those dealing with a substance use disorder.  Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinio...

This month, the mothers and fathers talk about the coping strategy of taking it, "Just One Day At A Time." Erin Goodhart, Caron Treatment Centers' clinician and Executive Director of Clinical Services joins the parent support group meeting.     Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The...

Caron Treatment Centers' Erin Goodhart answers questions about programs to prevent substance use disorders, explains the term "brain health," and how treatment for teenagers is significantly different than care provided to adults. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opi...

The Parent Support Group discusses, Secrets.  Do we keep them from others, ourselves, or share our struggle to manage the challenges of parenting a child with a substance use disorder and often other mental health conditions? Caron Treatment Centers' therapist Joe Emick, the Lead Breakthrough Program Counselor, joins the parents.    Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as...

Caron Treatment Centers' Joe Emick answers questions about trauma, and art therapy, and explains what happens at Caron's Breakthrough Program.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or...

  The Parent Support Group discusses how attending meetings has impacted their ability to cope with raising a child with a substance use disorder or another mental health condition. Caron Treatment Centers' Chief Medical Officer, Dr Adam Scioli joins the meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional c...

Caron Treatment Centers' Chief Medical Officer, Dr Adam Scioli answers questions from parents about newer treatment medications and therapy options, the success rates for young people seeking addiction recovery, and why many treatment professionals are themselves in recovery.  Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent...

Parents of children with the disease of addiction and other mental health conditions discuss how they have adjusted their definition of "friends," just as their kids have been taught to alter their associations with, "people, places and things." Caron Treatment Centers' Manuel Garcia, who directs outpatient programs in Florida, joins the parent support group meeting.      Podcast Disclaimer The Pa...

Mothers and fathers of children with a mental health condition and the disease of addiction share their thoughts about the challenges and their strategies for staying in contact with their kids. Caron Treatment Centers' Outpatient Clinical Supervisor John Goldman joined the parent support group meeting.    Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other...

Caron Treatment Centers' Outpatient Clinical Supervisor John Goldman offered guidance to parents about EMDR treatment, options for addressing trauma, and seeking to understand why a child turned to drugs. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Par...

Parents of children with a substance use disorder and other mental health conditions share their feelings of both shame and pride as they follow their journey and that of their kids.   Marriage and family therapist Betsy Auray, Regional Director at Caron Treatment Centers in New York City, joined the meeting.     Podcast Disclaimer   The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you f...

Betsy Auray, Caron Treatment Centers' New York City Regional Director answers questions about different levels of treatment, residential and outpatient, and the variety of care options.   Podcast Disclaimer   The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent P...

  This Parent Support Group meeting focuses on the upcoming holiday season and the added pressure of having a child with a substance use disorder or additional mental health challenges.  Caron Treatment Centers' Clinician and Education Director Eric Rodriguez joins the mothers and fathers.      Podcast Disclaimer   The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents a...