Shock, fear, embarrassment, guilt—these are the emotions that many parents experience after discovering their children have taken drugs. Then comes a painful uncertainty about what to do next. Based on a “top ten” list of parents’ frequently asked questions, this program provides answers from national substance abuse experts, parent advocates, and recovering addicts and drug users. Topics ranging from “Did I Do Something Wrong as Parent?” to “How Do I Find Money to Pay for Treatment?” to legal and law-enforcement issues are covered. Reenactments are used to illustrate some concepts. An excellent tool for family therapy and educational outreach as well as clinical and care facility staff training. (50 minutes)
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