by Thrive Training and Consulting | Jan 27, 2023 | Mental Health, Research, Substance Abuse
In the second year of COVID, Americans aged 18 to 25 were those in the population most likely to struggle with a substance use disorder or a mental health issue. Meanwhile, one-in-five adolescents, aged 12 to 17, experienced a major depressive episode and 3.3 million...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Dec 14, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Mental Health, Parents, Substance Abuse, Teen
Do you dread the holidays because you know at some point one of your parents will cause a scene because they are drunk or high? Do you often feel embarrassed by their behavior, scared for their safety or anxious because they are unpredictable when they drink or use...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Sep 14, 2022 | Recovery, Substance Abuse, Teen
For parents of adolescents or teens with an alcohol or drug problem, accepting that their child has a substance use disorder and getting them help can be major hurdles to overcome. So, it’s hardly surprising that parents often breathe a huge sigh of relief when their...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | May 18, 2022 | Drug Treatment, Substance Abuse, Teen
Last week, the United States recognized the first-ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day just as the Centers for Disease Control released new data showing that drug overdose deaths topped 107,000 for the first time in 2021. According to the CDC and Drug Enforcement...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Apr 11, 2022 | Substance Abuse
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. Do you know how to talk to your child about the dangers of underage drinking? Most parents are aware that conversations about substance use should be happening early and often. Where they get stuck is how to broach the...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Jan 28, 2022 | Mental Health, Parents, Substance Abuse, Teen
With almost a decade since the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado, medical and mental health professionals in our state have a great deal of direct experience with the adverse effects of cannabis use on the adolescents and teens we work with....
