The Teen Drug Abuse podcast is a comprehensive and compassionate resource for parents seeking guidance and support in dealing with their teens' substance misuse or addiction. Our mission is to empower, educate, and provide a strong network of understanding for families navigating these challenging times. With a variety of topics spanning prevention, intervention, and recovery, we aim to be a trusted companion on your journey to help your teen overcome drug abuse and lead a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Each episode will feature interviews with leading experts in the fields of psychology, addiction treatment, and adolescent development, providing you with evidence-based information and practical tools to better understand and address the issue of teen drug abuse. We'll delve into topics such as identifying the early signs of drug misuse, fostering open communication with your teen, and exploring various treatment options.
In addition to expert advice, we'll share personal stories from parents who have experienced the heartache of having a teen struggling with substance abuse. These honest and relatable accounts will provide hope, inspiration, and a sense of community for listeners, reinforcing the idea that you are not alone in this fight.
Recognizing the importance of prevention, our podcast will also discuss effective strategies for educating teens about the dangers of drug use and building resilience against peer pressure. We'll explore the role of schools, community organizations, and family dynamics in shaping a teen's decision-making and how parents can be proactive in fostering a healthy environment for their children.
As we acknowledge the impact of mental health on teen drug abuse, we'll provide guidance on identifying and addressing underlying issues that may contribute to substance misuse. With expert interviews on topics like depression, anxiety, and trauma, we aim to help parents become better equipped to support their teens' emotional well-being.
Throughout the podcast, we'll emphasize the importance of self-care for parents, recognizing that supporting a teen through drug addiction can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally draining experience. We'll offer tips for managing stress, setting boundaries, and seeking professional help when needed.
Lastly, we'll celebrate the stories of recovery and triumph, showcasing the incredible resilience of teens who have overcome addiction and the families that have supported them along the way. These uplifting stories will serve as a reminder that there is always hope and that healing is possible.
The Teen Drug Abuse podcast is here to provide parents with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to face the challenges of teen drug misuse and addiction head-on. By creating a safe space for open dialogue and learning, we believe that we can make a positive impact on the lives of countless families and help them pave the way for a brighter future.
Join us on this journey, and together, let's empower parents and foster a community of understanding, support, and lasting change. Subscribe to the Teen Drug Abuse podcast today and become an advocate for your child's well-being.
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The Teen Drug Abuse podcast is a comprehensive and compassionate resource for parents seeking guidance and support in dealing with their teens' substance misuse or addiction. Our mission is to empower, educate, and provide a strong network of understanding for families navigating these challenging times. With a variety of topics spanning prevention, intervention, and recovery, we aim to be a trusted companion on your journey to help your teen overcome drug abuse and lead a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Each episode will feature interviews with leading experts in the fields of psychology, addiction treatment, and adolescent development, providing you with evidence-based information and practical tools to better understand and address the issue of teen drug abuse. We'll delve into topics such as identifying the early signs of drug misuse, fostering open communication with your teen, and exploring various treatment options.
In addition to expert advice, we'll share personal stories from parents who have experienced the heartache of having a teen struggling with substance abuse. These honest and relatable accounts will provide hope, inspiration, and a sense of community for listeners, reinforcing the idea that you are not alone in this fight.
Recognizing the importance of prevention, our podcast will also discuss effective strategies for educating teens about the dangers of drug use and building resilience against peer pressure. We'll explore the role of schools, community organizations, and family dynamics in shaping a teen's decision-making and how parents can be proactive in fostering a healthy environment for their children.
As we acknowledge the impact of mental health on teen drug abuse, we'll provide guidance on identifying and addressing underlying issues that may contribute to substance misuse. With expert interviews on topics like depression, anxiety, and trauma, we aim to help parents become better equipped to support their teens' emotional well-being.
Throughout the podcast, we'll emphasize the importance of self-care for parents, recognizing that supporting a teen through drug addiction can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally draining experience. We'll offer tips for managing stress, setting boundaries, and seeking professional help when needed.
Lastly, we'll celebrate the stories of recovery and triumph, showcasing the incredible resilience of teens who have overcome addiction and the families that have supported them along the way. These uplifting stories will serve as a reminder that there is always hope and that healing is possible.
The Teen Drug Abuse podcast is here to provide parents with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to face the challenges of teen drug misuse and addiction head-on. By creating a safe space for open dialogue and learning, we believe that we can make a positive impact on the lives of countless families and help them pave the way for a brighter future.
Join us on this journey, and together, let's empower parents and foster a community of understanding, support, and lasting change. Subscribe to the Teen Drug Abuse podcast today and become an advocate for your child's well-being.
Episode 4: Realistic Hope: How to Talk to your Teen about Drug Addiction
Teen Drug Abuse
24 minutes 34 seconds
2 years ago
Episode 4: Realistic Hope: How to Talk to your Teen about Drug Addiction
Show Notes:
Guest Casey Arrillaga shares tips for parents on talking to their teens about drug addiction
Emphasizes importance of being open and honest, while understanding that parents cannot control their child's behavior
Suggests having a conversation that is realistic, focusing on consequences of drug use instead of exaggerated scare tactics
Advises parents to express their feelings and set healthy, specific boundaries with consequences for breaking them
Suggests recognizing normal development and opening up dialogue with teenagers, rather than trying to scare them into submission
Encourages seeking professional guidance when considering treatment options and understanding addiction vulnerability is partly genetic and partly social and environmental
Risk with weed and alcohol is that teenagers may not think of them as drugs and can easily become addictive
Casey Arrillaga wrote a book called Realistic Hope, which provides families with information on addiction treatment and effective communication
Arrillaga’s podcast, Addiction and the Family, offers support and information for families and people in recovery
This episode features an interview with:
CASEY ARRILLAGA
Therapist, Speaker, Podcaster, and Author
Casey Arrillaga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with years of experience in working with people of all kinds who have trouble with using substances or behaviors compulsively, find healing from personality disorders, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, uncomfortable behaviors, and helping those people and their families heal and grow together. He received his Master of Social Work from Boston University and Bachelor of Science in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Grand Canyon University.
Casey is the author of the book “Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions” and co-hosts the podcast “Addiction and the Family”.
Casey works as a therapist at both Windmill Wellness Ranch, in Canyon Lake, TX, a treatment center for addiction and mental health, and InMindOut Emotional Wellness Center, based in New Braunfels, TX, where he does outpatient therapy.
Important Links and resources mentioned:
addictionandthefamily@gmail.com
Recovery Tree Media
Addiction and the Family (fireside.fm)
Addiction and the Family Podcast (@AddictionFamily) / Twitter
Addiction and the Family | Facebook
Teen Drug Abuse
The Teen Drug Abuse podcast is a comprehensive and compassionate resource for parents seeking guidance and support in dealing with their teens' substance misuse or addiction. Our mission is to empower, educate, and provide a strong network of understanding for families navigating these challenging times. With a variety of topics spanning prevention, intervention, and recovery, we aim to be a trusted companion on your journey to help your teen overcome drug abuse and lead a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Each episode will feature interviews with leading experts in the fields of psychology, addiction treatment, and adolescent development, providing you with evidence-based information and practical tools to better understand and address the issue of teen drug abuse. We'll delve into topics such as identifying the early signs of drug misuse, fostering open communication with your teen, and exploring various treatment options.
In addition to expert advice, we'll share personal stories from parents who have experienced the heartache of having a teen struggling with substance abuse. These honest and relatable accounts will provide hope, inspiration, and a sense of community for listeners, reinforcing the idea that you are not alone in this fight.
Recognizing the importance of prevention, our podcast will also discuss effective strategies for educating teens about the dangers of drug use and building resilience against peer pressure. We'll explore the role of schools, community organizations, and family dynamics in shaping a teen's decision-making and how parents can be proactive in fostering a healthy environment for their children.
As we acknowledge the impact of mental health on teen drug abuse, we'll provide guidance on identifying and addressing underlying issues that may contribute to substance misuse. With expert interviews on topics like depression, anxiety, and trauma, we aim to help parents become better equipped to support their teens' emotional well-being.
Throughout the podcast, we'll emphasize the importance of self-care for parents, recognizing that supporting a teen through drug addiction can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally draining experience. We'll offer tips for managing stress, setting boundaries, and seeking professional help when needed.
Lastly, we'll celebrate the stories of recovery and triumph, showcasing the incredible resilience of teens who have overcome addiction and the families that have supported them along the way. These uplifting stories will serve as a reminder that there is always hope and that healing is possible.
The Teen Drug Abuse podcast is here to provide parents with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to face the challenges of teen drug misuse and addiction head-on. By creating a safe space for open dialogue and learning, we believe that we can make a positive impact on the lives of countless families and help them pave the way for a brighter future.
Join us on this journey, and together, let's empower parents and foster a community of understanding, support, and lasting change. Subscribe to the Teen Drug Abuse podcast today and become an advocate for your child's well-being.
