Understanding the WHY Behind Your Child's Substance Use | The Partnership

When trying to figure out how to help your son or daughter struggling with substance use, one of the most helpful things to do is to understand why they’re using in the first place. Helpline Specialist Karla Castro-Soto, MS in Marriage & Family Therapy, answers some of parents' most commonly asked questions about their child's drug use.

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