My Child & ADDICTION

"RELAPSE…WHY?"

Parents share how they coped with the relapse and the fear of a relapse of their child dealing with a mental health condition or substance use disorder. Joining this meet

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Dr. Heather Hafer

Caron Treatment Centers' Dr. Heather Hafer answers questions from parents about treating adolescents, helping clients dealing with trauma and better understanding why a r

HELP!... WHAT KIND OF HELP?

The mothers and fathers of children dealing with mental health conditions, and substance use disorder share how they sought help for their loved ones. Joining this meetin

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Dr Steven Klein

Caron Treatment Centers' Dr Steven Klein answers questions from parents about the use of GLP-1 medications in addiction treatment, the role of Artificial Intelligence and

"I'VE CHANGED"

The parents of children faced with the disease of addiction and other mental health conditions, candidly talk about the various ways they have changed during this challen

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Kate Appleman

Caron Treatment Centers' Kate Appleman answers questions from parents about the use of recovery programs in addition to the AA 12 Step treatment approach, the success of

"WHEN AM I DONE?"

The parents discuss their continuing role in the recovery journey of their children. Moms and dads of children coping with substance use disorder or other mental health c

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Carrie Bates

Caron Treatment Centers' Carrie Bates responds to questions about the impact of stigma, working with companies and their employees and treatment differences for women and

MY PARENTING

Reflecting on parenting strategies is this month's Parent Support Group meeting topic. Mothers and fathers of children dealing with substance use disorder or other mental

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Cory Trevena

Caron Treatment Centers' Cory Trevena answers questions about educational efforts to help prevent young people from developing a substance use disorder, parents dealing w

Holiday Fears

Managing the stresses of the holiday season is this month's Parent Support Group meeting topic. Mothers and fathers of children dealing with a substance use disorder or a

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Mallory Henry

Caron Treatment Centers' Mallory Henry answers questions about holiday home visits and family gatherings, and how to better navigate during the time between Thanksgiving

My Boundaries

"My Boundaries," is this month's Parent Support Group meeting topic. Moms and Dads share how they have come to understand and use the concept of boundaries to better cope

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Karen Moser

Caron Treatment Centers' Karen Moser answers questions about the differences between treating adults and children, addiction prevention programs and the newest treatment

JUST ONE DAY AT A TIME

This month, the mothers and fathers talk about the coping strategy of taking it, "Just One Day At A Time." Erin Goodhart, Caron Treatment Centers' clinician and Executive

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Erin Goodhart

Caron Treatment Centers' Erin Goodhart answers questions about programs to prevent substance use disorders, explains the term "brain health," and how treatment for teenag

MY SECRETS

The Parent Support Group discusses, Secrets.  Do we keep them from others, ourselves, or share our struggle to manage the challenges of parenting a child with a substance

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Joe Emick

Caron Treatment Centers' Joe Emick answers questions about trauma, and art therapy, and explains what happens at Caron's Breakthrough Program.   Podcast Disclaimer

MY MEETINGS

  The Parent Support Group discusses how attending meetings has impacted their ability to cope with raising a child with a substance use disorder or another mental heal

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Dr Adam Scioli

Caron Treatment Centers' Chief Medical Officer, Dr Adam Scioli answers questions from parents about newer treatment medications and therapy options, the success rates for