The Hidden Goldmine of Help For Parents of Kids With Substance Use Disorder with The Partnership to End Addiction's Denise Mariano

ABOUT THE EPISODE:It's not often that you come across a resource or a person who cares deeply about families and kids struggling with substance use disorder, so when I met Denise Mariano and learned about everything offered by The Partnership to End Addiction, I was stunned. I knew I had stumbled into a goldmine for parents and caregivers and needed to share it with the world.As the mom of a son who struggled with addiction, including eight relapses, Denise can empathize with parents at every step on the spectrum of having a child who's misusing drugs and alcohol. She is the Director of Family Support and Advocacy at The Partnership to End Addiction where she and her team help tens of thousands of families each year with services like a parent help-line, online learning curriculum, in-depth guides and kits, parent-coaching and online parent support groups. And did I mention it's all FREE?Listen in to this incredible story of Denise's family's journey through addiction and of her son's long-term recovery, as well as a look into the parent coaching program and what it offers parents that you may not get from other resources like Al-Anon and traditional therapy.EPISODE RESOURCES:Get plugged into the parent support resources at The Partnership to End AddictionFree Skill-Building Course for Parents Addressing Teen Substance UseTreatment Roadmap step by step guide to finding the right help for your son or daughterInterested in volunteering as a parent coach? Learn more hereThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.