Protecting Teens and Preventing Substance Use with Author Jessica Lahey

Heart of the Matter

In this episode of Heart of the Matter, Elizabeth is joined by New York Times best-selling author Jessica Lahey to discuss her latest book, The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. The pair connects over the advantages and challenges that come with being a parent in recovery, the benefits of family dinners (even with truculent teens!) and why young people are more susceptible to addiction.

Tune in to learn more about what high schoolers wish their parents knew, supporting your child’s mental health and tips for “inoculating” your teen against developing a substance use disorder.

Related reading:

After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode:

• Preventing Drug Use: Connecting and Talking with Your Teen
• Substance Use + Mental Health: Your Guide to Addressing Co-occurring Disorders
• Free and confidential one-on-one support for parents concerned about their child’s substance use

To learn more:
Partnership to End Addiction website
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