Click here to read the Washington Post article, “Why We Couldn’t Save Nicole.” A moving story about a family’s struggle with finding treatment for their child.
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Beyonce talks about her time spent with clients at Phoenix House in preparation for her role in the film Cadillac Records as singer and former heroin addict, Etta James. Beyoncé declares, “What they do there is amazing. I learned a lot about life and myself.” Click here to read more.
Should I be worried? How can you tell if a teen is involved with drugs? There are no hard and fast rules, but there are warning signs. Learn how to spot the most common signs and symptoms of teen drug abuse.
Calling All Parents More than half of all American kids will try drugs at least once between first and 12th grade. Talking to your kids about the dangers of drug abuse can help steer them in the right direction. Here are some helpful tips for talking to your kids about drugs.
What is an intervention? When people engage in self-destructive behavior, they often don’t realize that they need help. An intervention is when family members or friends confront a loved one about his or her addiction, express their concern, and offer suggestions about how and where to get help. Find out how to have an intervention to help someone fight substance abuse.
