You're Not Alone
In This Journey
Supporting parents navigating the challenges of teenage and adult children struggling with substance abuse, mental health issues and dual diagnosis.
FREE DOWNLOAD: 1st eBook
INTRODUCTION TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Definition of substance abuse.
When Love Isn't Enough
Loving a child through a crisis is the hardest task a parent will ever face. We provide the clinical and spiritual strategy you need when your heart is breaking.
The Heartbreak of Addiction
Watching your child slip away into substance abuse while you feel powerless to stop it.
Dual Diagnosis Confusion
Struggling to find treatment that addresses both mental health and addiction simultaneously.
The Enabling Trap
Living in the exhausting gap between 'helping' your child and inadvertently enabling their cycle.
The Silent Isolation
Feeling like the only parent in your community carrying this heavy, hidden burden.
8.7
million children in the U.S. live with a parent with substance use disorder (SUD).
40%
family involvement improves recovery success compared to solo treatment.
40-60%
relapse rates for SUDs, similar to other chronic illnesses.
67%
parents of children with addiction report severe emotional distress.
The Prodigal Library
A comprehensive suite of 12 specialized guides addressing every facet of the parent's journey.
Disponible en Español (Versión de España)
Volume 1
Introduction to Substance Abuse
Definition of substance abuse.
Volume 2
The Science of Addiction
Explanation of understanding the neuroscience of addiction.
Volume 3
Effects on Physical & Mental Health
Examining the short-term and long-term effects on substance abuse on the body
Volume 4
Recognizing Substance Abuse
Identifying signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
Volume 5
Motivation For Change
Understanding the stages of change.
Volume 6
Detoxification & Withdrawal
Explaining detoxification and withdrawal.
Volume 7
Evidence-based Treatment Approaches
Exploring evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing)
Volume 8
Relapse Prevention
Learning about the common causes of relapse.
Volume 9
Coping Skills & Healthy Lifestyle
Developing coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, and cravings.
Volume 10
Family, Education and Support
The impact of substance abuse on family dynamics.
Volume 11
Peer Support and Aftercare
The Role of peer support groups in maintaining recovery.
Volume 12
Relapse Management & Continued Growth
Understanding the potential for relapse and how to address it.
Directory:
Nationwide Facilities
We maintain a vetted directory of accessible contact information for dual-diagnosis treatment centers and mental health facilities across the country.
"No child is too far gone for grace."
While we use the best clinical strategies available, our foundation is built on the belief that there is always hope at the horizon. We help you anchor your soul so you can lead your child home.
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