Exciting Updates: CNN Debut & Library Access for "What's Wrong with My Teen?" Posted by Susan B. Raphael, 1 Real Conversations, Real Solutions   I’m thrilled to share two exciting updates with you!   First, I made my CNN debut with Audie Cornish, discussing the realities families face when addiction enters their lives—even in the context of fame, fortune, and access to resources. Addiction does not discriminate, and neither does the heartbreak and complexity of trying to help

In this blog post, I’m thrilled to share that my book, What’s Wrong with My Teen? Finding Answers to Teenage Addiction and Family Crisis, was recently featured in two interviews. These conversations gave me a chance to talk about the struggles so many families face—and the hope that healing is possible.

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