With homecoming parties and celebrations after football games going on throughout our area, the topic of teen drinking is very relevant this fall. As parents, we try to find balance in our parenting style. We want to let our kids have experiences that bring them happiness and fun. We sometimes talk ourselves into looking the…
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Check out Cyndi’s most recent article in GoodTherapy.org entitled Where Do You Fall on the Spectrum of Alcohol Use? You’ve decided to seek help for substance abuse, but how do you know where to start looking for help? These considerations can help you find the right support.
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What do you do when your teen is using drugs or alcohol? The first time you caught them, maybe you referenced the D.A.R.E. Program, maybe you grounded them, or maybe you took away their electronics. You likely had a sit-down conversation that substance use was not acceptable. You eventually moved past it and worked to…
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So I left work early last week. I rushed home to be there in time for when my middle schooler got off the bus. I know she doesn’t like to be home alone. While catching my breath and eagerly waiting to hear how the first day went, I got a text from her: “mom can…
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Check out an article written about the presentation given by Cyndi Turner and Craig James entitled, “Shhh! Let’s Talk About Moderation for Mild Alcohol Use Disorders”at the National Conference on Addiction Disorders (NCAD).
Check out Cyndi’s most recent article in GoodTherapy.org entitled Alternatives for Addiction Treatment: If AA Isn’t for You, Try SMART You’ve decided to seek help for substance abuse, but how do you know where to start looking for help? These considerations can help you find the right support.
DetailsCheck out Cyndi’s most recent article on GoodTherapy.org entitled, Substance Addiction: 5 Myths (and Truths) About Relapse Prevention. You’ve decided to seek help for substance abuse, but how do you know where to start looking for help? These considerations can help you find the right support.
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In celebration of LGBT Pride Month, a brave teenage shares her story about coming out to her dad and offers tips to parents: Nobody Wants A Dyke Daughter That was basically what my father said when I told him I’m gay. He did use somewhat nicer words, but his message was clear: nobody wants a…
DetailsWhen we think of summer we often think of relaxation, days off from work, and time with friends and family. However, staying sober or continuing your moderation management plan through the summer months can be a challenge, even for those in long term recovery. Summer is often associated with pool parties, cook-outs, live music, and…
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