Brook McKenzie’s personal story of addiction and recovery Brook McKenzie’s journey into addiction began around age 13 or 14. By 15 he needed treatment, and he went through three adolescent treatment programs between 15 and 17. His brother took a very different path — college, career, marriage — while Brook’s life looked nothing like that
If you have ever been handed the word codependent and felt it didn’t quite fit, this episode of Hopestream will feel like a relief. Brenda Zane talks with Rawly Glass, LCSW, a therapist and parent educator who spent years turning the codependency label over in his hands before setting it down and looking for something
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When your teen or young adult is misusing drugs or alcohol, you’re likely desperate for strategies that actually work to discourage the dangerous behavior and encourage healthier choices. The good news is that there are evidence-based approaches that can help shift the dynamic in your home. Why Positive Reinforcement Works The foundation of behavior change
