Benefits of Quitting Cannabis: What to Expect During Recovery Deciding to stop using cannabis is an important step toward improving your health and well-being. While the first few days and weeks can be challenging, most people find that the benefits of quitting far outweigh the temporary discomfort of withdrawal.

This webinar is hosted by Mental Health Research Canada. It focuses on lived experience in conversations about mental health and recovery.

LEADERSHIP STARTS HERE: GUIDING TEENS AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH CRISIS

Cannabis intoxicates and impairs. This post differentiates between cannabis impairment vs. intoxication.

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.

Image: Upsplash In recent years, the conversation around cannabis has evolved dramatically, particularly with legalization moving forward...

Ashley Jude Collie Raphael’s own struggles and hard-won triumphs have provided her with deep insight and compassion Many generations have...

Substance use among youth is a reality. Youth have been found to have the highest rates of substance abuse and dependence.

My favourite recovery book hands down is, “The Language of Letting Go”, by Melody Beattie. When I bought this book in 1999, it was in the...

25 Years of Recovery: Key Lessons Learned

This week Life to Paper publishing announced my upcoming book, "What's Wrong With My Teen". Thank you Life to Paper for being as...

By Caitlin Gibson for The Washington Post The voice mail was waiting on Amy’s phone one morning in February 2019, a missed call from her...

Great Article by Dawn Nickel highlighting among other things how family's can recover from addiction. With gratitude for Dawn and her...

Join me in this audio podcast conversation with Kat, of Kat Teller Health & Wellness Services, @kattellerwellness, as we hear my personal...

Check out my interview with the talented Tania Semper. We discuss self-esteem in the wake of a global pandemic and coping in the virtual...

*Photo source: Wix As parents, it can be scary and overwhelming when supporting your child through their addiction recovery. It is normal...

A Stanford researcher and two collaborators conducted an extensive review of Alcoholics Anonymous studies and found that the fellowship...

The Transtheoretical Model which also goes by the Stages of Change Model, was developed by psychologists James Prochaska and Carlo...