Even the healthiest families face stressors in everyday living, so Family & Children’s Center has partnered with regional publications to offer a series of articles from our expert therapists on some of the more common challenges families today meet.

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Addiction

Tackling Teen Substance Abuse

by Jeanne Szatkowski, LICSW, CADCIII, Family & Children's Center Therapist Adolescents are not exactly known for their emotional stability. Hormones, an increasing desire for independence and social turbulence converge during ‘tween and teen yea...

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Teen Alcohol Risks Linked to Parents’ Use

by Patricia Lambert, CADC III, Family & Children's Center Therapist A study recently verified what many already suspected: Parental drinking boosts teen alcohol risks. But it also showed that it’s not all about the example. Published last month...

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Alcoholism

In a state known for making great beer and hosting some of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the country, some people have a hard time understanding what constitutes alcoholism, especially when they’re trying to discern it in someone they love. M...

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