Radical Acceptance in Addiction, Recovery, and Parenting
Amanda Eversmann of Life Process Program, on Radical Acceptance in Addiction, Recovery, and Parenting I entered on a ten-year addiction because my mother didn’t radically accept me and I accordingly didn’t accept myself. I had to first learn to accept myself, and also my children. Then I radically accepted my mom. 1. My Upbringing I […]
Substance Use Evaluations in Family Court
By Tom Horvath, PhD Although these evaluations are often termed substance “abuse” evaluations, that term is outdated, and it assumes that substance problems exist, when they may not. When one or both divorcing parents allege that the other parent uses substances (alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, etc.) in a way that is harmful to the children, the […]
Most Effective Ways to Prevent Teenage Substance Abuse
By Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD **The term ‘substance abuse’ was utilized for this article because that is the term people search for. While we would prefer the term ‘substance use,’ we also want people to be able to find our information on the internet** Teens and drugs go together like soap and suds. Nearly 80% of […]
The Homemade High: A Guide for Parents
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Getting High: 11 Unassuming Household Items Parents Should Watch Out For A teenage mind determined to get high is a breeding ground for creativity. Everybody knows about the usual suspects: pot, alcohol, dad’s back pain pills, etc. However, there are a number of ways kids can alter their consciousness even when […]
CRAFT Training with Bob Meyers, Ph.D.
Practical Recovery presents: CRAFT training led by Dr. Bob Meyers! 2/29/16-3/2/16 in San Diego. Click here to register! CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) provides an evidence-based approach to helping families support loved ones who need additional assistance to overcome problematic addictive behavior. CRAFT provides an alternative approach to the 12-step based Al-Anon, and to […]
Talking to Your Kids About Marijuana
Originally posted March 5, 2014 There’s no denying the US is trending toward leniency of marijuana laws. An important question raised is how this trend might affect teenagers and adolescents. While we can’t be sure whether a reform in marijuana laws would increase use among youth, we can be sure that one of our best […]
How to Help a Loved One Who Drinks Too Much
By Tom Horvath, Ph.D., ABPP Does your loved one drink too much during the holidays? Or at any time for that matter? What’s the best way to respond? Here are some general guidelines for navigating this challenging time. Every person and situation is different, so these guidelines are just a beginning. Let’s start with what […]
Parents Drinking More When Kids Go Back to School
Are you drinking more now that the kids are back in school? It’s that time of year again… as summer is winding down, kids are getting ready to go back to school. Some parents have been anxiously awaiting the first day of school, looking forward to having a little more kid-free time to accomplish necessary […]
Is Your College Student Drinking or Using Drugs?
Spring break just came to an end, and we know for many families that means school is back in session. For lots of parents, particularly those of us with college students, this past break was a great time for checking in on our young adults; making sure they were making wise decisions, staying healthy and […]
Home from College: Drugs, Alcohol and Parenting the Adult Child
It’s no secret: college students often develop a lifestyle and habits that fall outside the family value system in which they were raised.