The Call Every Parent Dreads Ken Guidroz had been watching his middle son Lucas struggle with escalating substance use through his twenties. But nothing could prepare him for the phone call that would change their family forever. ‘At 27, 28, he tragically, uh, when he was high on heroin and driving killed a man, he
When your teen or young adult struggles with substance misuse, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, scared, and uncertain about how to help. Dr. Jennifer Fernandez, founder and clinical director of the California Center for Change, brings a powerful combination of evidence-based approaches to support families navigating this challenging journey. Why Shame Fuels Addiction One of
Parenting a child through substance misuse brings a pain that feels different from any other parenting challenge. It’s isolating, confusing, and overwhelming. Many parents feel alone in their struggle, even when they know intellectually that other families face similar battles. The Unique Pain of Parenting Through Substance Misuse The host, who has been producing this
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