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Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Mark O’Connor
Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Mark O’Connor
Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Mark O’Connor
Wednesday 21st June 2023
Join Mark O'Connor from Caron Treatment Centers as he shares crucial guidance on treatment options for children with Substance Use Disorder.
13 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Supportive
Reassuring
Hopeful
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Mark O'Connor's Guide to Choosing the Right Treatment for Your Child
Episode Overview
- Mark emphasises the importance of education and reliance on expert guidance when choosing the right treatment centre
- Addressing the stigma of residential care and the misconception of higher costs equating to better care
- Acknowledging the reality of potential relapses in the recovery journey and the significance of tailored treatment programmes
- Mark's comforting and reassuring approach offers practical advice and guidance to parents navigating this challenging experience
You know, there are 13,000-plus treatment centers in the United States. So when a parent is faced with the daunting task of choosing what is the right place, it comes down to two things in my book. It's education and the reliance on others to help guide you.
How do you make the right decisions when it comes to your child's treatment for Substance Use Disorder? In this episode of 'My Child & Addiction', Mark O'Connor, Global Resource Director at Caron Treatment Centers, offers a treasure trove of advice for parents grappling with these tough choices. He dives into how to present residential care as an opportunity rather than a punishment and emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded care plan.
Mark also tackles common misconceptions, like the belief that more expensive care is always better, and discusses the reality of relapses in the recovery journey. This episode is a lifeline for parents seeking not just answers, but a sense of hope and direction.