COVID-19: What To Do With Your Addicted Kid Now with Brenda ZaneCOVID-19: What To Do With Your Addicted Kid Now with Brenda Zane
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Brenda Zane shares five practical steps for parents to support their addicted kids during the COVID-19 pandemic.
31:05•2 May 2020
Parenting Through Crisis: Supporting Addicted Kids During COVID-19
“If you are not taking care of yourself, you're actually really doing them a disservice, because you can't function for them, if you can't even function for yourself.”
Parenting a child with addiction is tough, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it more challenging. In this episode of 'Hopestream', Brenda Zane dives into the harsh reality that the opioid epidemic hasn't paused for the pandemic. With teens and young adults still struggling with substance use, Brenda offers five actionable steps parents can take right now to support their addicted children during these trying times.
From the importance of having Narcan at home to finding online therapy options, Brenda covers practical tips that can make a real difference. She also highlights the crucial need for parents to take care of themselves, emphasizing that self-care isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity. 'If you are not taking care of yourself, you're actually really doing them a disservice, because you can't function for them if you can't even function for yourself', she explains.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn how to navigate these turbulent waters with resilience and hope.
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