How smartphones can help support addiction recovery
July 26, 2019
Rogers’ Dr. Michelle Maloney discusses how smartphones can help support addiction recovery.
Tips for holding an effective intervention
July 11, 2019
Interventions can be highly effective tools to help someone with a substance use disorder, though planning one on your own can be overwhelming. Rogers’ Dr. Michelle Maloney offers five tips for holding an effective intervention.
Quiz helps flag the signs your teen could be using drugs or alcohol
April 23, 2019
Wondering if your teen is using drugs or alcohol? Coming to the conclusion can be scary, but recognizing the signs is critical.
Why do teens turn to alcohol and drugs?
February 22, 2019
Kids who are dealing with depression, anxiety, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a higher risk for a drug or alcohol problem. In fact, ninety percent of addictions start in the teen years.
Is Suboxone really “trading one addiction for another”?
September 27, 2018
It’s not uncommon to hear that taking a medication for an opioid use disorder is “trading one addiction for another.” But is this really true? Dr. Ian Powell helps explain the truth about using medication assisted treatment to help those living with opioid use disorder.
7 warning signs of teen drug or alcohol use
August 29, 2018
More kids are experimenting with alcohol and drugs at an early age, and recognizing the signs of substance use becomes critical.
#Bethe1To connect
June 15, 2018
Anyone can help prevent suicide—you don’t have to be a mental health professional. There are countless examples of silent heroes who recognize emotional suffering in people, respond compassionately, and take action to offer hope.
Celebrating sobriety: Kate’s story
April 23, 2018
When a causal relationship with alcohol collided with the complications of postpartum depression, Kate fell into a downward spiral. Hear how the right mix of family, hope—and treatment—brought her back.
Supporting parents who support kids in addiction treatment
October 16, 2017
The parent support group at Rogers–Brown Deer for dual diagnosis shows parents they’re not alone and helps them set appropriate boundaries.
Your Choice program helps parents identify substance abuse
February 14, 2017
Wake Up Call, a program by Your Choice-Live, helps parents identify warning signs of possible drug or alcohol use in their children’s bedrooms.
