Podcast Season Finale, Article on Having Tough Conversations
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Resources to Help You Help Your Loved One
Listening to, and participating in, open conversations about substance use helps to spread awareness and make a difference in keeping a loved one safe. Included here:
Podcast season finale
Article that provides guidance on how to have tough conversations
🎧Season Finale: Constantine Maroulis Talks Resilience and Recovery
In the season finale of "Heart of the Matter", Broadway star and American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis opens up about his personal struggle with substance use. He reveals to Elizabeth Vargas how professional and personal challenges led him to confront his unhealthy habits and ultimately commit to recovery.
Being prepared to have open conversations about substance use with a loved one is an important step to keeping them safe.
Why it's important: Protecting a teen from alcohol and substance use is important for their healthy brain development. Their brains are still growing until their mid-20s and substances can interfere with key skills like judgment, memory, and decision-making.
Whether you suspect your child is using substances, or you want to focus on substance use prevention, it's always a good time to start a conversation. This article shares:
How to set clear goals
The do's and don'ts of having a good conversation
The importance of active listening
And more
These discussions may take time but showing love and concern can make a big difference. Learn more about having difficult conversations with a loved one here:
