Addressing Teen Substance Abuse with Chris Crawford, LCSW-S, LCDC and Navigate Recovery of the Woodlands

Seeing your children suffer is one of the most painful
experiences you can go through as a parent. And when you have a
child who is battling substance abuse issues, knowing how to
intervene can be a harrowing process fraught with shame, guilt,
and isolation. Joining us today to generously share their
experiences are the Moms With Hair On Fire (MWHOF), a group of
moms supporting not only their children, who are going through
addiction but also one another. We talk with them about their
experience navigating this difficult process before reflecting on
the profound role that finding community has played in their
children’s recovery, as well as their own healing journeys. Our
conversation also delves into the shame and stigma surrounding
these issues, how silence and isolation hamper the recovery
process, and why sharing these types of stories is the only way
to address the prejudices surrounding addiction. To learn more
about their journeys, along with resources and advice to parents
who suspect their children may be struggling with substance
abuse, tune in for this important conversation.


Key Points From This Episode:


Introducing the Moms With Hair On Fire (MWHOF).

Their support for one another as moms whose children are
going through addiction.

What they recognize, in retrospect, as the first telltale
signs of addiction.

Finding evidence of substance abuse, and their experience
trying to confront the problem.

The rapid changes they saw in their children’s behavior.

Unpacking the grieving process and realizing the extent of
your child’s addiction problem.

Bargaining with their kids to help them get the treatment
they needed.

Navigating relapses, treatment, runaways, and multiple stays
at rehab.

An overview of the Archway Academy, a sober high school in
Houston, Texas.

The pivotal role that the Archway Academy played in their
children’s recovery journey.

Becoming part of a community of parents and children who
share their experiences.

Reflections on why this has been so impactful.

Why they put together the Navigating Recovery support group.

Their advice to parents who suspect their child may be hiding
substance abuse from them.

Resource recommendations and advice to parents on who to
reach out to if you have a child who is struggling with
addiction.



Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:


Chris Crawford 


LifeSpring Behavioral Health


Archway Academy


Moms With Hair On Fire (MWHOF) Emails Below:


the4weavers@mac.com


lvpratts@gmail.com


lhughes1121@yahoo.com


nobukotg@gmail.com


erintbaker@gmail.com