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The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott

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The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott

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Matt Elliott’s journey through addiction and recovery reveals something many parents miss: substance misuse often isn’t really about the substances at all. It’s about identity, belonging, and the desperate search for worth in a world that feels unsafe. The Roots of Unworthiness Matt’s story began long before he ever touched a substance. Growing up in

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The Intersection of Autism and Addiction, with Dr. Brandon Park

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The Intersection of Autism and Addiction, with Dr. Brandon Park

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When parents discover their teen is using substances, they often focus exclusively on stopping the drug use. But Dr. Brandon Park, founder and executive director of New Focus Academy, wants parents to dig deeper—especially when neurodiversity is part of the picture. Why Neurodiverse Teens Are More Vulnerable to Addiction According to Dr. Park, the connection

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Dr. Gabor Maté on The Myth of Normal: Understanding the Roots of Your Kid’s Struggles

ADD, addiction, ADHD, chronic illness, ODD, parenting, start here, top 10, trauma / Brenda Zane

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Dr. Gabor Maté on The Myth of Normal: Understanding the Roots of Your Kid’s Struggles

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When your child struggles with substances or difficult behaviors, the first instinct is often to ask what you did wrong. Dr. Gabor Maté, a physician who has spent decades working with addiction and trauma, offers a different perspective—one that’s both compassionate and clarifying. Why Addiction Is About Pain, Not Genetics The prevailing narrative about addiction

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Teasing Apart The Complexities Of Gender Identity, Neurodiversity, Substance Use And Mental Health In Young People, With Sean Garcia

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Teasing Apart The Complexities Of Gender Identity, Neurodiversity, Substance Use And Mental Health In Young People, With Sean Garcia

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When a young person struggles with substance use, mental health challenges, and questions about their gender identity, parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to help. Licensed therapist Sean Garcia brings a unique perspective to these intersecting issues—both as a professional who works with neurodiversity, gender identity, and personal development, and as someone who

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Reframing the ADHD Diagnosis and Understanding Why People Self-Medicate with Marijuana, with Dr. Ned Hallowell

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Reframing the ADHD Diagnosis and Understanding Why People Self-Medicate with Marijuana, with Dr. Ned Hallowell

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When Dr. Ned Hallowell discovered he had ADHD during a 1981 lecture in his fellowship year, it changed everything about how he understood the condition. Rather than viewing it through the traditional lens of deficit and disability, he began learning from his patients and his own experience that ADHD was fundamentally misunderstood. Understanding ADHD as

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Teens, Addiction, Residential Care & Natural Highs with Derek Bowles

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Teens, Addiction, Residential Care & Natural Highs with Derek Bowles

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When a teen starts struggling with substance misuse, parents often focus on the wrong indicators. Derek Bowles, co-founder and lead therapist at Crossroads Academy residential treatment center in Ogden, Utah, explains that the real warning sign isn’t failing grades or missed opportunities—it’s the disconnect in your relationship with your child. Why Relationship Disconnect Matters More

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