Parenting Under The Influence
Children raised in such families are more likely to be exposed to violence, to initiate their own substance use at an earlier age, and to have mental health problems in childhood.
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by C. Scott McMillin | Oct 2, 2025 | Families | 0 |
Children raised in such families are more likely to be exposed to violence, to initiate their own substance use at an earlier age, and to have mental health problems in childhood.
by C. Scott McMillin | Jan 9, 2020 | Addiction Clinicians, Families | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Feb 14, 2019 | Addiction | 0 |
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by C. Scott McMillin | May 31, 2018 | Addiction Clinicians | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Dec 21, 2015 | In the News | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Dec 11, 2014 | Families | 0 |
It’s difficult, perhaps impossible, for them to fully separate the behavior from the person. So in recovery, they may cling to resentments from the distant past.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Oct 23, 2012 | Families, PDF Articles | 0 |
All successful negotiations depend on two outcomes, whether you’re dealing with your 15 year old, or mediating a border dispute in the Middle East.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Oct 21, 2012 | Families, PDF Articles | 0 |
Fifteen-year-old Andrea is out of control. She drinks, abuses drugs, and dances illegally at a strip club. What can Mom do about it? The answer is surprising.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Oct 17, 2012 | Families, People in Recovery | 0 |
It might be a friend, or a colleague. Maybe an ex, or a sort-of relationship. Might be a relative who doesn’t live with you. In any case, their problems are draining YOU of energy and time, and the stress is mounting. It’s a toxic relationship.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Sep 11, 2012 | Families | 6 |
Always good to collect opinions from others. But when you feel you’ve talked to enough people, try applying ‘impact analysis’ to the issue.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Apr 10, 2012 | Families | 0 |
Anybody who lives or works with an active alcoholic is likely to hear a lot of excuses, along with protests that they are not, in fact, excuses.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Mar 11, 2012 | Addiction Clinicians | 0 |
The family is operating under the misconception that folks in their town don’t know, when they already do.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Oct 24, 2011 | Families | 3 |
Pretty soon we’re having a big argument which ends with me feeling miserable and him gone to the pub.
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