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A Dose of Hope is an inspirational podcast written especially for parents with a son or daughter struggling with substance use issues and/or addiction by an addiction specialist and parent of a daughter in recovery. Parentingthroughaddiction.com is a...
5:17•25 Jun 2018
The ADHD Dilemma: Understanding Parental Guilt in Addiction
“I will always know that I made them for the right reasons on this journey of love.”
Picture this: You're a parent who once made the tough call to put your child on ADHD medication, and now you're grappling with their substance use issues. In this heartfelt episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills tackles the question that haunts many parents: 'Was it my fault for agreeing to those ADHD meds?' With her unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience, Ginny delves into the complex relationship between ADHD and addiction.
She reassures parents that their decisions were made out of love and with the best intentions, emphasizing that second-guessing oneself is a natural but often unhelpful response. Ginny also shares practical advice and resources to support a child's recovery journey, reminding parents that they are not alone in this struggle. This episode is a comforting and informative listen for anyone navigating the challenging waters of parenting a child with substance use disorder.
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