When I wrote What's Wrong with My Teen? Finding Answers to Teenage Addiction and Family Crisis, I wasn't trying to offer a quick fix or a perfect parenting formula. I was writing from two places at once: more than two decades of clinical experience supporting individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health challenges, and my own lived experience of recovery. Families I work with tell me they feel frightened, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. They wo

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

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