If your teen is experimenting with weed, alcohol, or other substances, it’s a very scary feeling. For some of us it’s downright terrifying and triggering.

Well today’s guest went through it all with her son and it was as bad as it gets. Brenda Zane almost saw her son die from his drug abuse.

Thankfully, he is now drug free, in college and helping others with their struggles. Brenda shares so much helpful information today; what to do and how to think about it, if you find that vape pen or bottle of liquor in their room, how to talk to them about it, how to get to the root of the problem, and how to educate yourself.

Brenda has committed herself to help other parents with this struggle. You can check out her podcast, HopeStream and her membership, the HopeStream Community. She also has a wonderful free guide called “Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Misuses Drugs and Alcohol”

You don’t want to miss this conversation because even if your teen has not experimented with drugs or alcohol, you want to have these skills at the ready, if they ever do.

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