Heads Up: This episode discusses substance abuse and addiction. If these topics are problematic for you, please use discretion when consuming this episode and its accompanying material.

 Richard Capriola spent 11 years working as an addictions counselor for Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas before retiring in 2019.  His passion for helping this vulnerable population continues through his book, “The Addicted Child, A Parent’s Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse,” with a companion workbook containing assessments and tests for parents to use to best help their children.

 In this episode, we discuss the challenges parents face in recognizing the signs their child may be struggling with substance use disorder and possible underlying mental health issues. We talk about how the COVID19 global pandemic affected adolescents, some of the experiences Richard had while working at the Meninger Clinic, and most importantly, the book he has written as a resource for parents to use if they are uncertain how to move forward with helping their adolescent child who may be struggling.

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To visit Richard’s website, click here:  https://helptheaddictedchild.com/

To purchase Richard’s Book: The Addicted Child: A Parent’s Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse,” click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KJHJYBY

 Today’s Parting Thought is titled, “A Mother’s Love Never Dies,” by Patricia Gale.
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Music Credits
Opening Theme: “Busy City,” by Track Tribe from Epidemic Sound
End Title: “Walk Through the Park,” by Track Tribe from Epidemic Sound