• The podcast features Amber Hollingsworth, a master addiction counselor and founder of Hope for Families Recovery Center and Family Recovery Academy online
  
• The conversation centers on dealing with addiction in teenagers, with an emphasis on building trust and rapport before addressing the addiction
  
• The speakers discuss identifying addiction in teens, including changes in mood, friends, and increasingly addictive behavior over time
  
• This suggests allowing teenagers to figure out for themselves that their friends may not be suitable for them and that parents should hold their children accountable for passing drug tests but not control their social life to prevent power struggles
  
• They also recommend informing children upfront and establishing a routine to prevent drug use in high-risk situations
  
• The “Home Drug Screening Guide for Parents” provides parents with information on handling drug testing and the different responses they can expect from their children
  
• Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights and strategies for helping families and teenagers struggling with addiction
  

Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, Founder of Hope for Families Recovery Center

Amber Hollingsworth is a master addiction counselor with over 20 years of experience in the field. She founded the Hope for Families Recovery Center and the Family Recovery Academy online to provide support, resources, and education to families struggling with addiction.

She is passionate about helping families recover and has made it her mission to address the lack of support for families of addicts in crisis. Amber has been recognized for her contributions to the field and has won several awards for her work. She continues to be an advocate for addiction recovery and is dedicated to helping families heal.

Amber grew up in a family plagued with addiction. She uses her personal experience as a family member to guide people and their families into recovery.

amber@hffrc.com