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ADHD, Addiction, and Accountability: A Candid Conversation, with Enzo Narciso

ADHD, boundaries, recovery /
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
ADHD, Addiction, and Accountability: A Candid Conversation, with Enzo Narciso
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Episode 251 EPISODE DESCRIPTION:In this personal episode, I sat down with my son Enzo Narciso to discuss his journey of recovery, personal growth, and transformation. Enzo shares candid insights into managing ADHD, maintaining sobriety, and working with adolescent boys struggling with substance misuse. Drawing from his own experiences of overcoming a high-risk lifestyle and addiction […]

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Lost in the Haze: A Primer on The Perfect Storm of Teens, ADHD, and Marijuana

ADHD, marijuana, psychosis /
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Lost in the Haze: A Primer on The Perfect Storm of Teens, ADHD, and Marijuana
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Episode 250 ABOUT THE EPISODE: A significant number of parents in the Hopestream community find themselves facing three major issues with their kids: ‘unfinished’ adolescence brains, heavy use of marijuana, and ADHD. That probably shouldn’t be surprising; kids with ADHD are more likely to use substances earlier and more dangerously than neurotypical kids. Fortunately, though,

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Trading Control & Punishment for Respect & Emotional Intelligence, with Ann Coleman

ADHD, adolescent, anxiety, mental health, treatment /
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Trading Control & Punishment for Respect & Emotional Intelligence, with Ann Coleman
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Episode 205 ABOUT THE EPISODE:After watching her brother's life cut short by substance use, Ann Coleman was intimately familiar with its dangers. So when her son – who already suffered from anxiety and depression – started using marijuana, hallucinogens and opiates, her trauma and instincts of fear and control kicked in hard. Looking back, Ann

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

ADD, ADHD, bullying, recovery, trauma /
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott
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Episode 184 ABOUT THE EPISODE:I’ve been reminded of something over the past few months: Stories of hope are all around us, even if we don’t hear them. Just last week, I got to speak to my coworker from a former life, Steve Andrews, whose son had a frightening brush with death during the throes of

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

ADD, ADHD, autism, neurodivergent, neurodiverse, technology addiction /
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
The Intersection of Autism and Addiction, with Dr. Brandon Park
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Episode 175 ABOUT THE EPISODE:On several occasions, Hopestream has hosted conversations about the complex intersection of substance use and other issues like anxiety, trauma, and ADD.  But there’s one convergence we haven’t yet discussed: substance use, addiction, and autism.  After searching for a trustworthy specialist, we're finally covering this topic today with neuropsychologist Dr. Brandon

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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 /
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Dr. Gabor Maté on The Myth of Normal: Understanding the Roots of Your Kid's Struggles
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Episode 131 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Are you ready for a deeply personal and thought-provoking hour? Dr. Gabor Maté is well known for his unflinching look at childhood trauma and how it manifests in our lives, and he does not disappoint in this raw, honest, and candid conversation. I'm even the recipient of an impromptu therapy session

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

ADD, addiction, ADHD, LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, substance use, transgender /
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Teasing Apart The Complexities Of Gender Identity, Neurodiversity, Substance Use And Mental Health In Young People, With Sean Garcia
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Episode 107 ABOUT THE EPISODE:If there's a perfect storm of complexity and confusion for parents of adolescents and young adults it's the intersection of a mental health condition, neurodiversity, substance use and gender identity. It's overwhelming to know which aspect of these to address first, or do you address them all at once? Sean Garcia

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

ADD, addiction, ADHD, marijuana, mental health, parenting /
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Reframing the ADHD Diagnosis and Understanding Why People Self-Medicate with Marijuana, with Dr. Ned Hallowell
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Episode 99 ABOUT THE EPISODE:If you have a son or daughter with ADD or ADHD you already know the struggle…especially if it's not officially diagnosed and you're floundering with the very real symptoms. You probably also know about self-medicating with marijuana and the slippery slope that follows. Dr. Ned Hallowell, prolific author (most recently ADHD

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Common Addiction-Related Personality Traits & Disorders to Keep An Eye On with Brenda Zane

addiction, ADHD, alcohol, childhood, drugs, family, marijuana, moms, ODD, parenting, solo, teens, therapy, trauma, treatment /
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Common Addiction-Related Personality Traits & Disorders to Keep An Eye On with Brenda Zane
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Episode 6 ABOUT THE EPISODE:In this solo episode, I share common traits and disorders that I consistently hear about from parents who have kids with substance use disorder. Sometimes after describing my son and some of our challenges a mom or dad will look incredulous and say, "You just described my kid – to a

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

ADD, ADHD, alcohol, drugs, extreme sports, family, moms, opioid, parenting, therapy, treatment /
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Teens, Addiction, Residential Care & Natural Highs with Derek Bowles
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Episode 2 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Derek Bowles knows a LOT about teens, addiction, substances, and the residential care kids sometimes need when local resources aren't working. Derek founded Crossroads Academy in Ogden, Utah over 13 years ago to serve as a place where adolescent boys who are struggling with substance misuse can get away from their

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