B. Reeves shares his powerful journey to sobriety, offering invaluable insights for parents. Through his story, B. highlights how children struggling with addiction may unintentionally or intentionally manipulate their parents to fulfill their desires, including obtaining their drug of choice. He provides a stark warning about the dangers of rescuing and enabling behaviors, emphasizing the importance of setting healthy boundaries to support their child’s recovery.

Experienced drug and alcohol counselor, Bobbe McGinley, offers practical tips for parents with a child battling addiction.

We hide out in the open. All of us have secrets, pain, shame, guilt and failures as a result of poor choices we have made on our life’s journey. We are embarrassed and fearful of what others might think of us should we come out of hiding and reveal that which we have hidden all these years. We like to hide in order to not expose our weaknesses. We wear various masks based on our personality, surroundings and peer group. We suffer in silence. But we were never meant to suffer alone.

Our secrets, pain, shame and guilt, if not processed appropriately, can wreak havoc on us emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. It can undermine our family, relationships, marriage, professional career, self-esteem and purpose. It becomes a pattern and affects your ability to communicate. Discover how you can stop hiding and start healing when your pain is greater than your fear.
 

The Parent Action Network was created with the belief that families have a lot to lose if decision-makers aren’t held accountable for making smart, science-based actions on the legalization of marijuana. We believe that most people are naïve to the real harms of today’s marijuana. They are confused by the messaging that cannabis is a safe, medically-based product, that is harm-free for recreational use. The true reality is… marijuana is more potent and harmful than ever before. PAN not only seeks to educate parents on current issues, arming them with science-based facts, but also seeks to train and empower families so they have the confidence and tools necessary to encourage decision-makers to make informed decisions regarding legalized marijuana that protect our public health and safety.

Join Dana Carroll as she shares her family’s journey through addiction recovery. Gain valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the overwhelming process of finding the best treatment options for your child.

Learn the strategies to move your family from addiction crisis into long-term family recovery. 

Desiree shares her personal story of why she became so involved in helping families and discusses how she works with families to find the most appropriate treatment options. She also shares Welwynn's commitment to families by offering free level of care screenings, meeting with families to discuss their unique needs and free psychoeducational meetings offered twice a month. 

We will review the current illicit substances being abused in the US, the resulting mental and physical health disorders, and overdose deaths, as well as the new and emerging substances to be aware of.

Neely and Erin discuss Family Recovery Collective and the importance of family engagement and support in recovery. 

Join Jason Chane as he shares his powerful story of resilience and transformation. Growing up in a small Texas town, Jason faced the challenges of having a father who was a Vietnam veteran struggling with PTSD. Despite these obstacles, he excelled in high school and college athletics. However, his journey took a turn as he battled drug addiction. Through determination and support, Jason found his path to recovery and went on to establish Augustine Recovery. This sanctuary offers a compassionate and disciplined environment, providing a refuge for those seeking freedom from active addiction.

This is a very simple, yet deeply impactful, interactive presentation on how to address addiction in a way that is appropriate for all ages. You will learn to talk about addiction in a child friendly way that allows for a deeper understanding of the experience of addiction, treatment, and recovery. This will promote honest, approachable, frequesnt conversation about a topic that families often want to discuss, but don't know how. 

Join us for an insightful session designed to demystify the different levels of care in behavioral health. Getting treatment for your loved one often comes with a multitude of different pathways to recovery from both substance use disorder and mental health issues. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure about the best steps for your loved one, this presentation will provide clear guidance and practical information to help you make informed decisions with confidence. Empower yourself with the knowledge to support your loved one's journey to lasting recovery

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