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Social Media, Drug Addiction, and More Caller Questions from January 22, 2025

January 22, 2025
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Topics: Social Media, Teens, Adult Children, Finances, Drug Addiction, Reconciliation, Boundaries
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jim Burns

Caller Questions & More:

1. Dr. Alice discusses the connection between social media and teens being lonely or suicidal.

2. How can I approach my 18yo son about responsible credit card use?

3. I struggled with a meth addiction for 18yrs; a friend gave me the Life Recovery Bible, and it was so impactful in my recovery!

4. My ex-husband is using crack cocaine and wants us to reconcile; am I on the right path to request he seek treatment and not to reconcile?

5. I put my adult son out after he brought weapons into my home, and now he is homeless and asking to come back; what should I do?

Suggested Resources:
Life Recovery Journey
Life Recovery Bible
Doing Life with Your Adult Children

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