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

The Parent Support Group returned with a discussion about the many challenges in seeking professional help to address a substance use disorder for their child, as well as help for the entire family.  Caron Treatment Centers’ Mark O’Connor, Senior Regional Resource Director for New York joined the mothers and fathers, some in recovery themselves, married and not, with younger and adult children.    Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 physici

Caron Treatment Centers’ Mark O’Connor answers questions from parents about selecting the appropriate professional or treatment center when a child needs evaluation or care for a substance use disorder or other mental health condition, meeting the needs of other family members and the costs associated with these services.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 clin

This Parent Support Group meeting focuses on how trauma plays a role in the experiences of our children with substance use disorder and also affects parents. Caron Treatment Centers’ Dr. Ramona Palmerio-Roberts, Executive Director of  Outpatient Treatment joined the mothers and fathers who gathered on Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 d

Caron Treatment Centers’ Dr. Ramona Palmerio-Roberts answers questions from parents about determining whether inpatient or outpatient treatment is appropriate, why the subject of trauma seems to be coming up more often, and understanding the diagnosis of "co-occurring disorders.”  Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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

The Parent Support Group discusses parenting the other child, the one that does not have a substance use disorder. Mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, gathered on Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They are joined by Mallory Henry, Sr. Coordinator of Student Assistance Programming at Caron Treatment Centers.  Mallory oversees the educational services Caron provides to schools, educators, students, and families. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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, consulta

Mallory Henry, Sr. Coordinator of Student Assistance Programming at Caron Treatment Centers, answers questions from parents about current approaches to educate young people about drugs and alcohol, raising siblings in a family where one child suffers from a substance use disorder, and when and how to start talking with your kids about drugs. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 ne

This first-time fathers-only meeting of the Parent Support Group explores the unique challenges of being the dad of a child with a substance use disorder. The group met via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was joined by Caron Treatment Centers’ Chief Clinical Officer and father David Rotenberg. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 s

Caron Treatment Centers’ David Rotenberg answers questions from fathers about new techniques to treat young people addicted to opioids, how parents might avoid getting in the way of their kids’ recovery, and how tough it is to be the dad when your child is so sick.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 yo

The Parent Support Group tackles the challenges of the holiday season for parents whose child has a substance use disorder or another mental health condition. The group met via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined by Brad Sorte, who began his career as a therapist and now serves as the President and CEO, Caron Treatment Centers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 visi

Caron Treatment Centers’ President and CEO Brad Sorte answers questions regarding the impact of the pandemic on those dealing with addiction, why so many treatment professionals are themselves in recovery, and what’s needed to address the current health crisis of addiction in America.  Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 beca

The Parent Support Group discusses how Substance Use Disorder impacts everyone in the family, not just the addicted child.  During the meeting, parents candidly share how they have reacted to the professional guidance provided in seeking family recovery.  The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined by Betsy Auray, a family and marriage therapist who serves as NY Regional Director, Caron Treatment Centers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 sugg

Caron Treatment Centers’ Betsy Auray answers questions from parents about the ways in which a child’s addiction has an impact on all family members, the potential benefits of family therapy, and engaging a reluctant participant. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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-P

This month, the Parent Support Group meeting addresses the complex topic of parental pride -- how to deal with feelings about a child who is successfully, or not, coping with substance use disorder or other mental health issues.  The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined by clinician Dr. Phoenix Adams, who serves as a Senior Vice President, Caron Treatment Centers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 particu

Caron Treatment Centers’ Dr. Phoenix Adams answers questions from parents on the benefits of treating the entire family, explains how specialized treatment programs are designed for different groups of patients and what approaches he has found to be most effective for those seeking recovery.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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

During this month’s Parent Support Group meeting, the subject is coming to terms with our imperfect or good enough parenting of our children who are dealing with substance use disorder or other mental health issues. The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined by longtime clinician Cheryl Knepper, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Vice President of Core Programming. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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

Caron Treatment Centers’ Cheryl Knepper answers questions about process addictions, such as gambling, video and sex addiction; how art therapy is another treatment tool; and the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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

During this month’s Parent Support Group meeting, the parents dig deep into what recovery looks like -- parental recovery and the recovery of our children who are dealing with substance use disorder or other mental health issues. The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Caron Treatment Centers’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joseph Garbely. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 indiv

Caron Treatment Centers’ Dr. Joseph Garbely answers questions about the use of new medications for patients with substance use disorder, early warning signs that drugs may be an issue with a child, and the urgent need for education as a prevention tool. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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

During this month’s Parent Support Group meeting, the parents explore the different ways A Good Day can look and feel when parenting a child with substance use disorder or other mental health issues. The group connected via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Caron Treatment Centers’ Harry Cunnane, co-author of the recently published UNDER OUR ROOF, A SON’S BATTLE FOR RECOVERY, A MOTHER’S BATTLE FOR HER SON. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on t

Caron Treatment Centers’ Harry Cunnane answers questions about the memoir he co-wrote with his mother, what drove him to work in the treatment field and and tailoring treatment options for individual patients.   Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts 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 Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent 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 Podcasts. C