Things You Can Let Go Of When Your Child Is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol with Brenda Zane

ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Parents who are trying to help a child misusing drugs or alcohol are usually overwhelmed, stressed out and frazzled from trying to keep up with their normal life and deal with the chaos and uncertainty that's invaded their home. Add a global health pandemic, massive social unrest and an election of historic proportions and it can feel like a tidal wave has crashed over your world and you're about to slip under.

This episode will be helpful if you're looking for ways to offload some of "life" while you focus on helping your child and yourself. Sometimes we just need to hear from someone who's been through it before that we have permission to let go of certain things, and what a few of those things might be.

You'll get some grounding from the latest study on how many families are being impacted by substance use disorder (to confirm you are not alone!) and then we'll dive into specific mindsets and practical things you may want to consider letting go of - for now - or ever, as you work on adding some sanity and control to your days. 

In this succinct, 30-minute episode I cover a lot, including:

• the most recent data from SAMSHA that shows over 16 million young people are struggling with a substance use disorder 
• how hanging onto things like guilt, shame, the past, and negative self-talk can hinder our efforts at helping our kids
• and why letting go of comparison, saying yes, extreme diets and clutter can actually free up vital space in your brain and life

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Rising Strong, Dr. Brene’ Brown
• 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health  (SAMHSA)

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