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About Women’s Drug Treatment Programs

More than 9 million American women, including upper-middle class moms, illegally use drugs each year, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Women who have become dependent on prescription drugs, alcohol or illegal substances, like marijuana or cocaine, often need to enter a drug treatment program. While the financial costs of private programs can be staggering, some moms grappling with substance abuse may be able to gain life-saving help through government funding.

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Advice for Kids in Love

Many teens feel like their love is the first of its kind and no one–particularly their parents–could possibly understand what they are going through. It’s important to remember how you felt as a teen in love–the excitement, the rush and even the heartache. Keep your line of communication open with your kid and give her loving, realistic advice, based on your own experiences and knowledge. Most importantly, let her make her own choices, as long as they aren’t harmful to her or anyone else.