Help for Parents & Grandparents

Questions Parents and Grandparents Ask

Since “You’re Not Alone” conferences started in 1999, we have compiled some Frequently Asked Questions by parents in ministry whose kids are using or abusing illicit drugs, alcohol, or any mood-altering chemicals. We make no differentiation, because addiction can be deadly in many ways and addicts will use whatever gets them high. In many cases, there is not one universally accepted answer. In some cases, we will give dissenting views with the knowledge that each parent ultimately must make his or her own decision.

For answers to questions most troubling to you, click on the link(s) below:

Treatment ProgramsLetting Go...Letting GrowAction Steps
General QuestionsSupport GroupsAnger and the Addict
The Addict's GriefAddict BehaviorParental Pain
Help for Siblings of AbusersIntervention - 7 StepsEnabling or Helping
IncarcerationIntervention - A Starting Point for ChangeTough Love / Denial, Enabling
Death By OverdoseIntervention - The Success RateUnderstanding Relapse
Help for Betrayed ParentsGrandparents to the RescueFamily & The Relapse Syndrome
Advice From VeteransAdopted KidsRelapse - Why it Happens
Hope in DarknessRisk and Warning SignsRelapse - A Testimonial
Resource Directory of ServicesThe Twelve Steps - A CommentaryPrescription Drugs