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Early Warning Signs to Look For if You Think Your Child May Be Using Substances

Early Warning Signs to Look For if You Think Your Child May Be Using Substances
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Calendar-IconNovember 4, 2025  |  Substance Use, Warning Signs

Are you starting to notice changes in your teen that make you wonder if something deeper might be happening? Maybe their mood has shifted, their friends have changed, or they’re suddenly more secretive. It could look like normal teen behavior on the surface, but part of you worries it might be linked to substance use. 

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Navigating Setbacks and Relapses

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On the road to recovery and a brighter future, there may be setbacks and relapses. But stumbles and mistakes do not mean that we have failed, instead they represent a chance to reflect on our goals and identify areas of change and improvement. 

This is especially true for people working to recover from substance use disorders. Alcohol and other drugs often have a powerful hold over us and removing them from our lives can be a serious challenge

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Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions

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Calendar-IconNovember 7, 2022  |  Drugs, Mental Health Conditions, Substance Use

A substance use disorder (SUD) is a mental condition that causes sufferers to struggle to control their use of legal or illegal drugs and substances, like alcohol or prescription medication.  

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What is a Substance Use Disorder (SUD)?

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Calendar-IconOctober 17, 2022  |  Substance Use

Nearly every American alive today has been affected by a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), but many of them might not know it.  

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