My Child Is An Addict: A Parent-to-parent Podcast

During this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents of children with substance use disorder reflect on the topic of regrets. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Michael Otey, Family Educator, Caron Treatment Centers - PA.  Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified

Caron Treatment Centers’ Michael Otey answers questions from parents on how best to support recovery, the pressures of family gatherings and the ongoing fear of relapse. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts. Caron

During this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the topic is “Powerlessness & Surrender,” and applying it to parenting children with substance use disorder. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by longtime clinician Sharon Matthew, who currently directs the Older Adult Program, Caron Treatment Centers - PA.  Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of

Caron Treatment Centers’ Sharon Matthew answers questions from parents about new approaches in treatment of the disease of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts.

During this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss their fears and how they cope with the anxiety associated with their children's substance use disorder. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Dr Lee Radosh, Addiction Medicine Fellow, Caron Treatment Centers - PA.    Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation

Caron Treatment Centers’ Dr Lee Radosh answers questions from parents about the use of medications in the treatments available to address the disease of addiction.    Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts. Caron and

In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss the life-changing ways in which they have been impacted by the substance use disorder of their children. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Jennifer Archut, Clinical Supervisor, Opioid Treatment Program, Caron Treatment Centers - PA.    Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit,

Caron Treatment Centers’ Jennifer Archut answers questions from parents about the latest treatment options available to address the disease of opioid addiction, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read in the

In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss to what extent they have experienced the feeling of, "Shame and Blame," and how they have coped. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Rev Zoe Hill, Director of Spiritual Care, Caron Treatment Centers.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of

Caron Treatment Centers’ Rev Zoe Hill answers questions from parents regarding spiritual care in the treatment of substance use disorder and the potential positive impact spirituality has for patients and their families.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard o

In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss how they have come to understand and apply the concept of, "tough love," with their addicted child.  The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Michael Otey, Family Educator at Caron Treatment Centers - PA.      Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice

Caron Treatment Centers’ Michael Otey answers questions from parents seeking a better understanding of the concept of tough love and how addiction is indeed a family disease.     Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcast

In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss how their lives and attitudes have changed as a result of their children’s addiction. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Brad Sorte, Executive VP & Managing Director, Caron Treatment Centers - Florida.    Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the a

Caron Treatment Centers’ Brad Sorte answers questions from parents about the varied addiction treatment options available today, offers guidance on selecting a treatment center and explains how the industry is increasingly making use of technology.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because o

In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss the ways they have managed, and share their strategies for coping with their children’s addiction. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Erin Goodhart, Senior Clinical Director of Women’s Services at Caron Treatment Centers.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consul

Caron Treatment Centers’ Erin Goodhart answers questions from parents about the addiction treatment options available today specifically for women and girls.  She also discusses how the treatment for trauma has advanced at Caron.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you hav

In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents reflect on the way they parented their addicted children, and discuss what it means to be a good parent. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Benjamin Steefel, Coordinator of College Success Services at Caron Treatment Centers.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultati

Caron Treatment Centers’ Benjamin Steefel answers questions from parents about having their addicted child attend college and what types of programs are available to support those entering or returning to campus.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read i

In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss how spirituality emerged while facing the challenges of dealing with their addicted child. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Rev. Jack Abel, the Director of Spiritual Care at Caron Treatment Centers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of

Caron Treatment Centers’ Rev. Jack Abel answers questions from parents about the distinction between religion and spirituality; provides guidance on coping with grief; and offers that “suffering is not doled out equally.” Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or