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Should Parents Hire Drug-Sniffing Dogs for Private Use?
February 13, 2018 2:24 pm - Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
Most parents understand their teens are exposed to drugs and alcohol, possibly trying, or recreationally using them. In some cases, as a parent, it is better to turn a blind eye and allow your children to learn from their mistakes. […]
5 Books for Those with an Addicted Loved One
September 28, 2017 2:34 pm - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
Everyone knows how difficult everyday life is for an addict, but what about the people who love them? Unfortunately, with all of our energy being devoted to trying to help them, we often forget to take care of ourselves. It […]
What Is Fentanyl and Why is it So Dangerous?
September 20, 2017 2:30 pm - Parent Resources, Substance Abuse - Leave your thoughts
Fentanyl or Fentanil is one of the most popular pain medications used for chronic, long-term, and severe short-term pain, such as when recovering from surgery or injury. The drug is a synthesized opioid, with an average of 50-100 times the […]
Alcoholism and Genetics: What you Need to Know
September 5, 2017 12:28 am - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
Most of us know something about genetics – how DNA from parents will pass on to their children. That’s why someone with brown eyes is likely to produce children with brown eyes, and someone who is short will likely have […]
Stop Your Addicted Loved One from Bullying You
July 18, 2017 9:25 pm - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
An estimated 24.6 million Americans suffer from a drug or alcohol use disorder. Unfortunately, while those people suffer from health problems, exhibit risky behavior, and often damage themselves and their relationships, the people around them suffer too. Data shows that […]
5 Appealing Rehab Features for Single Parents
May 30, 2017 4:55 pm - Alcoholism & Addiction Treatment, Detox & Withdrawal, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
As a single parent, struggling with an addiction can seem impossible. Struggling to pay bills, care for children, work, and take care of household chores often means putting self-care on hold, and that can mean putting off rehab and getting […]
What is Narcan or Naloxone?
April 26, 2017 1:34 am - Detox & Withdrawal, Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
What is Naloxone or Narcan Used For? Naloxone Hydrochloride, Naloxone, or Narcan is an opioid inhibitor sold and distributed around the world to prevent drug overdoses and to prevent opioid abuse. The drug was first patented in 1961 by the […]
7 Signs of Denial in an Addict
March 7, 2017 5:24 pm - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
While many of us think of addiction as a bold-faced disease in which the addict loses their job and their home, the truth is that it is often much more insidious. Data shows that there are over 23 million people […]
How to Detach from an Addict with Love
February 22, 2017 2:10 am - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - 1 Comment
Loving an addict is difficult, painful, and often lacks the emotional reward given by normal relationships. Persons who are addicted are often egocentric, reckless, and selfish, and often care more about their next high than a person who is giving […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid with an Addicted Loved One
December 7, 2016 3:23 am - Love and Relationships, Parent Resources - Leave your thoughts
Addiction is a powerful psychological disease that traps millions of men and women every year. Data shows that an estimated 1 in 10 Americans will suffer through some form of substance abuse or dependence in their lifetime, and while these […]
