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Our family sat in the darkness of death as my son lay on life support after his second fentanyl overdose in three days. This is the story of his fight, and the hope all families need to know is real.
It’s told through a series of short, 2-3 minute reads.
what will it take?
Parents often wait for “something” to happen before they seek help or treatment for their child. This article can help when you’re feeling decision paralysis yet know you need to take action.
statistics and a heavy heart
No community is safe from the deadly force of fentanyl, including ours.
two ways to lighten the load you’re carrying now
There’s a time for you to take care of everything and everyone else, but right now, prioritizing yourself and your self-care is more important than upholding unrealistic expectations. You can still conquer the world; it just might not be right now.
The 3 Most Commonly Abused Drugs and Substances by Teens, and One To Watch For
With all the substances parents read about online and see on TV shows, it might be surprising to find out the ones most commonly abused by young people are the ones most commonly used by adults and are easily accessible.
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Fentanyl
Parents may not give much thought to fentanyl because their son or daughter is only using pot and alcohol,” and say they don't take pills or smoke other drugs. This is a common misperception and can leave parents in the dark about the dangers of fentanyl.
Signs Your Teen May Be Using Drugs
If there’s a nagging feeling in the pit of your stomach, a feeling that something’s just not right with your teenage son or daughter, you’re smart to pay attention and try to learn what might be going on. It’s a confusing time because adolescents go through so many changes and when their behavior veers from normal, how do you know if it’s just teenage ‘stuff’ or something more serious like drugs or alcohol?
When We Steal From Our Kids
If a mother’s love could cure the disease of addiction our country wouldn’t be losing nearly 200 people each day from overdoses.
You Can’t Love Your Child Out of Addiction
From the outside, it looks so simple to fix, from the inside it’s an agonizing cycle of trying to figure out why someone you love to their most inner-being is hurting you, and themselves, repeatedly.
What Mother's Day Looks Like When Your Child is Addicted to Drugs
If a mother’s love could cure the disease of addiction our country wouldn’t be losing nearly 200 people each day from overdoses.
A Guide for Parents of Kids With Substance Use Disorder During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As a mom whose son battled an addiction to drugs and lived an exceptionally high-risk lifestyle, I understand the need for information, self-care, and coping mechanisms during these trying times.
My Worst Nightmare Launched a New Career
My oldest son battled a 5-year addiction to drugs and led an exceptionally high-risk lifestyle which had me feeling perhaps I’d stepped on the wrong universal toe and my normal, happy life was over. When he overdosed twice in a period of 3 days and was on life support in the ICU, my world came to a devastating, screeching halt.