Listen to the podcast version Watch a 1-minute summary video Whether I’ve spoken at a church, civic club, or business gathering, it often starts the same way: “Steve, can we… Read More »What to Do if Your Spouse is Struggling
Listen to the 9-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video If you are a parent, one of your biggest fears is likely that of your son or daughter becoming… Read More »How to Enhance Your Kids’ Emotional Well-Being (and Help Protect Them Against Addiction)
Listen to the 5-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video This week, I told my wife I wanted to write an article on “How to Be a Great Parent.”… Read More »How to Be a Great Parent
Listen to the 10-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video How many high-functioning alcoholics do you know? 10? 5? Whatever the number, it’s not “zero.” Did that question strike… Read More »Understanding High-Functioning Alcoholics
Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video Sometimes, teenagers take drugs. Maybe, even the teenager in your home. Therefore, it is important for parents to realize… Read More »Why Teenagers Take Drugs
Listen to the 7-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video What do people think when they hear the word “addiction?” Perhaps things like: “Those other people. The ones with… Read More »How the World Thinks About Addiction
Listen to the 7-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video Last week, I attended the UAB Medicine Addiction Symposium, run by the Addiction Recovery Program. I learned… Read More »How You Feel When Your Son is Addicted
Listen to the 7-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video 90% of people with substance abuse problems began before age 18 (Center on Addiction). This fact demonstrates that there… Read More »What Teenagers Don’t Know Can Hurt Them
Listen to the 5-minute podcast version Watch a 1.5-minute video I don’t get what all the fuss is about with addiction these days. Maybe other families might have a problem, but… Read More »Raising a Drug Addict
Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1.5 minute introductory video Do you know anyone who’s into getting in shape, yet ignores other areas they need to work… Read More »What’s Missing from Wellness