The Rollercoaster of Helping an Addicted Child
When you suspect your child is in trouble, one of the most difficult challenges is figuring out how to approach him or her. Beyond dealing with their particular substance abuse, the big question is...
View ArticlePanicked: Our Child Was Living on the Streets
My stepdaughter Katherine was living on the streets with her “meth family” — but we didn’t know where. We spent countless days and nights waiting for the phone to ring, searching the streets of San...
View ArticleI’m Sorry Officer, I Didn’t See The Sign
A while back, my wife and I were having a conversation with friends and the conversation turned to that question: What would you have done differently? It’s a question we all ponder endlessly. It stabs...
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A Mother’s Thoughts on Blame
My journal entry: I want to blame someone – anyone - for my son’s addiction. I was sure that my son’s behavior, his affliction, was his father’s fault. Or mine. I’ve worn the yolk of guilt for years –...
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Caring for Yourself in Order to Care for Someone Else
By Cindy Brody, Director of Intensive Services at Center for Motivation & Change Many parents who have a child struggling with substance abuse notice that these concerns start to consume huge...
View ArticleA Note On “Enabling” vs. Positive Reinforcement
By Jeffrey Foote, PhD, Co-founder and Clinical Director at Center for Motivation & Change If you are a partner, parent or child of someone struggling with substance problems, and you live in...
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Collaboration Helps You, Your Partner and Your Child
By Jeffrey Foote, PhD, Co-founder and Clinical Director at Center for Motivation & Change Collaboration matters a lot. You may think we’re talking about collaboration with your child (which is...
View Article“Catch ‘Em Being Good” — The Magic of Positive Reinforcement
By Jeffrey Foote, PhD, Co-founder and Clinical Director at Center for Motivation & Change We are all very aware of how emotionally draining it can be dealing with a child involved in substance...
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How Do I Support My Teen’s Recovery after Addiction Treatment?
Many parents feel ill-prepared when their child has completed inpatient or outpatient drug addiction treatment. They often feel uncertain on what to expect and have many questions about how to best...
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Happy Father’s Day. Thanks For Never Giving Up On Me, Dad.
Dear Dad, Ever since I can remember, you’ve been my hero. From carrying me to the hospital after I fell and cracked my head in New York City while eating ice cream to lending me your shoulder to cry on...
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