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Finding Ways To Reduce Your Suffering When Parenting A Child Misusing or Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Finding Ways To Reduce Your Suffering When Parenting A Child Misusing or Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane
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Parenting a child who struggles with substance misuse creates an overwhelming level of stress that impacts every area of your life. The constant worry, fear, and uncertainty can feel like being trapped in an unbearably hot sauna with no way out. But there are ways to reduce your suffering without abandoning your child or your

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After 99 Episodes Here’s What I Know For Sure About Parenting Kids With Substance Use and Addiction Issues, With Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
After 99 Episodes Here’s What I Know For Sure About Parenting Kids With Substance Use and Addiction Issues, With Brenda Zane
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Milestone episodes offer a unique opportunity for reflection, and episode 100 of Hopestream is no exception. Host Brenda Zane takes listeners on a journey through the most valuable lessons learned after recording 99 episodes about parenting children who struggle with substance use and addiction. The Journey Begins Brenda launched the first episode on January 8,

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Reframing the ADHD Diagnosis and Understanding Why People Self-Medicate with Marijuana, with Dr. Ned Hallowell

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Reframing the ADHD Diagnosis and Understanding Why People Self-Medicate with Marijuana, with Dr. Ned Hallowell
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When Dr. Ned Hallowell discovered he had ADHD during a 1981 lecture in his fellowship year, it changed everything about how he understood the condition. Rather than viewing it through the traditional lens of deficit and disability, he began learning from his patients and his own experience that ADHD was fundamentally misunderstood. Understanding ADHD as

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Using a CRAFT Informed Response When Your Child Has A Relapse With Drugs or Alcohol, with Erica Lubetkin, LMHC, NCC

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Using a CRAFT Informed Response When Your Child Has A Relapse With Drugs or Alcohol, with Erica Lubetkin, LMHC, NCC
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When you discover your child has relapsed with drugs or alcohol, your first instinct might be to panic, yell, or immediately problem-solve. But what if there was a more effective approach – one that actually creates conditions for positive change? Erica Lubetkin, a psychotherapist certified in CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), shares practical guidance

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Golden Nuggets from 2021: The Best of The Episodes You Need To Hear if Your Child Struggles With Substance Use or Addiction

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Golden Nuggets from 2021: The Best of The Episodes You Need To Hear if Your Child Struggles With Substance Use or Addiction
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When your teen or young adult is misusing drugs or alcohol, knowing where to turn for reliable information and support can feel overwhelming. This compilation episode brings together the most valuable insights from 2021’s Hopestream podcast conversations—essential listening for any parent navigating this difficult journey. Why These 2021 Episodes Matter The episodes featured in this

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Coaching Episode #1: Navigating The Transition To Home Life After Treatment

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Coaching Episode #1: Navigating The Transition To Home Life After Treatment
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When a child returns home after extended treatment, parents often expect relief. But as Casie discovered when her 19-year-old son came home after three years in wilderness therapy, therapeutic boarding school, transitional living, and sober living, the reality can be surprisingly complex. ‘I would say it’s having him fit back in the family. Because he

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Owen Fielding of NET Recovery: The Drug-Free, Non-Traditional Treatment That Bypasses Withdrawal Torture and Restores Choice For Those Trapped In Addiction

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Owen Fielding of NET Recovery: The Drug-Free, Non-Traditional Treatment That Bypasses Withdrawal Torture and Restores Choice For Those Trapped In Addiction
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For parents whose children are trapped in the cycle of opioid addiction, the prospect of withdrawal can be one of the biggest barriers to seeking help. Owen Fielding, Operations Manager with NET Recovery Corp, brings over 25 years of experience in addiction treatment to share a pioneering approach that could change how we think about

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Creating A Connected, Calm Life When The Chaos Is Real; Getting Out of Distraction and Into Alignment, with Lane Kennedy

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Creating A Connected, Calm Life When The Chaos Is Real; Getting Out of Distraction and Into Alignment, with Lane Kennedy
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When your child is struggling with substance use, the chaos feels endless. Every day brings new worries, unexpected crises, and exhausting emotional labor. But what if creating calm wasn’t about controlling the chaos around you, but about finding alignment within yourself? Lane Kennedy knows both sides of this story intimately. After getting sober on December

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The Final Fix: An Unflinching Documentary Investigating a Radical, 49-Year Old Technology That Could Change Everything We Know About Addiction, Treatment and Recovery

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
The Final Fix: An Unflinching Documentary Investigating a Radical, 49-Year Old Technology That Could Change Everything We Know About Addiction, Treatment and Recovery
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Parents searching for effective addiction treatment options face an overwhelming landscape of programs, methods, and promises. But what if a technology existed that could treat withdrawal in less than two weeks, without the torture of cold turkey symptoms, and has been around for nearly half a century? That’s exactly what filmmaker Norman Stone investigates in

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Things to Do While Your Child Is In Treatment, For The First or 20th Time, With Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Things to Do While Your Child Is In Treatment, For The First or 20th Time, With Brenda Zane
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When your child enters treatment for substance misuse, whether it’s the first time or the twentieth, parents often find themselves in unfamiliar territory. After months or years of hypervigilance, crisis management, and sleepless nights, you suddenly have space to breathe. But what should you actually do with that space? Sleep and Rest: Your First Priority

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