My Child & ADDICTION

Caron Treatment Centers' President and CEO Brad Sorte answers questions regarding the impact of the pandemic on those dealing with addiction, why so many treatment professionals are themselves in recovery, and what's needed to address the current health crisis of addiction in America.  Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not r...

The Parent Support Group discusses how Substance Use Disorder impacts everyone in the family, not just the addicted child.  During the meeting, parents candidly share how they have reacted to the professional guidance provided in seeking family recovery.  The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to a...

Caron Treatment Centers' Betsy Auray answers questions from parents about the ways in which a child's addiction has an impact on all family members, the potential benefits of family therapy, and engaging a reluctant participant. 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 opini...

This month, the Parent Support Group meeting addresses the complex topic of parental pride -- how to deal with feelings about a child who is successfully, or not, coping with substance use disorder or other mental health issues.  The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents...

Caron Treatment Centers' Dr. Phoenix Adams answers questions from parents on the benefits of treating the entire family, explains how specialized treatment programs are designed for different groups of patients and what approaches he has found to be most effective for those seeking recovery.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and...

During this month's Parent Support Group meeting, the subject is coming to terms with our imperfect or good enough parenting of our children who are dealing with substance use disorder or other mental health issues. The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined by...

Caron Treatment Centers' Cheryl Knepper answers questions about process addictions, such as gambling, video and sex addiction; how art therapy is another treatment tool; and the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). 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 ex...

During this month's Parent Support Group meeting, the parents dig deep into what recovery looks like -- parental recovery and the recovery of our children who are dealing with substance use disorder or other mental health issues. The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents...

Caron Treatment Centers' Dr. Joseph Garbely answers questions about the use of new medications for patients with substance use disorder, early warning signs that drugs may be an issue with a child, and the urgent need for education as a prevention tool. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical ad...

During this month's Parent Support Group meeting, the parents explore the different ways A Good Day can look and feel when parenting a child with substance use disorder or other mental health issues. The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by...

Caron Treatment Centers' Harry Cunnane answers questions about the memoir he co-wrote with his mother, what drove him to work in the treatment field and  and tailoring treatment options for individual patients.   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...

During this Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss how they have adjusted their expectations, both for their children and themselves, as they cope with the realities of parenting a child with substance use disorder or other mental health issues. The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to...

Caron Treatment Centers' Dr. Maggie Tipton answers questions from parents about the potential benefits of family therapy, better understanding the differences between drug addiction and mental health conditions and the role of clinical psychologists in treatment. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional c...

During this Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss how they cope with the anxiety associated with parenting a child who has substance use disorder or other mental health issues. The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Todd Whitm...

Caron Treatment Centers' Todd Whitmer answers questions from parents about treatment during the pandemic, care tailored to meet the needs of different patient groups and his own continuous long term sobriety.  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 th...

During this Parent Support Group meeting, the parents tackle the challenges of the holiday season with a child who has substance use disorder or other mental health issues. The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Luke Stopper, a clinician...

Caron Treatment Centers' Luke Stopper answers questions about specialized treatment for adolescents, whether treatment at the earliest possible time is best and the increased use of medications.   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-P...

During this Parent Support Group meeting, the topic is Parental Differences — how parents manage different approaches and, "getting on the same page," to better deal with their children.  The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Dr Michael...

Caron Treatment Centers' Dr Michael McCormick answers questions about the current use of medications in the treatment of addiction and other mental health conditions. 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 necessa...

During this Parent Support Group meeting, the topic is honesty -- that of our children and ourselves, as we parent a child with substance use disorder and other mental health challenges.  The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Rev. Jack A...

Caron Treatment Centers' Rev. Jack Abel answers questions about spiritual care during treatment for substance use disorder and other mental health conditions.   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 t...

During this Parent Support Group meeting, the topic is how downright tough it can be to parent a child with substance use disorder and other mental health challenges, and the remarkable perspective to be gained when there is improvement or recovery.  The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult...

Caron Treatment Centers' Brad Sorte answers questions about the changes in treatment programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on families and the increasing use of telemedicine. 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 Podc...

During this Parent Support Group meeting, the parents connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  They discuss putting the concept of "boundaries" into practice, as a core tool in parenting a child with substance use disorder. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Christopher O'Reil...

Caron Treatment Centers' Christopher O'Reilly answers questions from parents about stress management, in-patient versus out-patient treatment and relapse prevention. 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 necessar...