Old 10-05-2013, 12:00 PM
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I would say: For a troubled teen---Get help from the professionals as soon as trouble raises its head---For the kid---And the parents (at the same time). Don't wait until the house is half burned to call the fire department.

For the young adult---I have never seen an adult child recover while living in the parental house. They might recover while living in a shelter, under a bridge, or in a sober house---but, for sure, not in the parental house.


for the parent--never operate from guilt.

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