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Recovery Story: From Drug-Induced Psychosis And Homelessness To A Stable Life At Age 22

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Recovery Story: From Drug-Induced Psychosis And Homelessness To A Stable Life At Age 22
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At just 22 years old, Spencer has already experienced the extremes of addiction and recovery. His story begins in eighth grade when he first turned to marijuana and alcohol to cope with anxiety at a new, larger high school. What started as a way to manage overwhelming feelings eventually spiraled into daily use and experimentation

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Writing H.O.M.E. – A New Roadmap for Parents With Kids in Treatment, with Solutions Parenting Support

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Writing H.O.M.E. – A New Roadmap for Parents With Kids in Treatment, with Solutions Parenting Support
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When your child is in treatment or transitioning home, the questions multiply faster than the answers. Parent coaches Hilary Moses and Jen Murphy created their book HOME: Strategies for Making Home a Success During and After Treatment to serve as a companion for families navigating this uncertain territory. Who Benefits Most From This Book According

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Golden Nuggets of 2022

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Golden Nuggets of 2022
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As we reflect on over 50 episodes from 2022, certain themes emerge that can guide parents through the challenging journey of supporting a child who misuses substances. This compilation draws from experts, parents who’ve walked this path, and people in long-term recovery to offer hope and practical wisdom. Understanding How Substances Work in the Brain

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Community Required, Treatment Optional for Lasting Recovery; Finding Freedom and Joy in “Normal” with Jo Colette

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Community Required, Treatment Optional for Lasting Recovery; Finding Freedom and Joy in “Normal” with Jo Colette
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Recovery from addiction looks different for everyone, but Jo Colette’s journey offers a powerful perspective on what it takes to move from merely being sober to truly being in recovery. After over 10 years in recovery from severe addiction to multiple drugs including IV heroin, Jo has learned that community connection is essential while formal

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Long Term Recovery Requires Discipline To Focus On The Present And Appreciate The Blessings It Brings, With Jeremy Melloul

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Long Term Recovery Requires Discipline To Focus On The Present And Appreciate The Blessings It Brings, With Jeremy Melloul
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For anyone new to the journey of supporting someone in recovery, it’s easy to think that once someone stops using substances, the hard part is over. But as Jeremy Melloul shares from his own experience, staying sober is about so much more than not picking up drugs or alcohol—it’s about doing daily work to address

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Her Lived Experience With Addiction Helped Create An Urban Model For Holistic, Community Based Young Adult Treatment, with The Dorm’s Amanda Fialk

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Her Lived Experience With Addiction Helped Create An Urban Model For Holistic, Community Based Young Adult Treatment, with The Dorm’s Amanda Fialk
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When Amanda Fialk entered treatment at age 22, she discovered something that would shape her entire career: the transformative power of connecting with peers in recovery. Her personal experience with substance use disorder led her away from law school and toward social work, eventually helping create The Dorm, an innovative urban treatment program for young

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Decades Of Addiction Leads To Decades Of Recovery; A More Holistic and Compassionate Treatment Approach, With Isaiah House Founder, Mark LaPalme

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Decades Of Addiction Leads To Decades Of Recovery; A More Holistic and Compassionate Treatment Approach, With Isaiah House Founder, Mark LaPalme
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Mark LaPalme’s story embodies the reality that recovery is possible, no matter how long or deep the struggle. Starting substance use at age 11, Mark experienced 40-50 arrests, went through 13 different treatment centers, and served a six-year prison sentence before finally achieving lasting sobriety. Today, he celebrates 23 years of recovery and has built

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From Heroin Needle To Sewing Needle, Giving Back Through Recovery with Jeremy Melloul, MOLT Clothing

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
From Heroin Needle To Sewing Needle, Giving Back Through Recovery with Jeremy Melloul, MOLT Clothing
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When Jeremy Melloul took his first drink at age 11 at his brother’s Bar Mitzvah, he experienced something different than most kids. While the screwdriver burned going down, what happened next set him on a path he wouldn’t understand for years. ‘I remember my brother’s Bar Mitzvah. I was 11 years old. And I saw

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

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
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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