
The MOM Show with Courtney Doyle
226~When Addiction Touches Your Family: What Every Mom Needs to Know
Addiction doesn't just affect the person struggling, it impacts the entire family. In this episode for National Recovery Month, Courtney shares important statistics about teen substance use, warning signs parents should watch for, the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills, and practical steps to take if you suspect your child may be struggling. She also shares from her own family's experience with addiction and the difficult balance of loving your child, setting boundaries, seeking help, and surrendering what you cannot control to God. This episode is not meant to create fear, but to help moms become aware, prepared, prayerful, and hopeful. In This Episode • Warning signs of substance use • What parents need to know about fentanyl • How addiction affects the whole family • Helping vs. enabling • When and where to seek professional help • Trusting God for wisdom, peace, and hope Find Help SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Treatment Locator: FindTreatment.gov 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 Partnership to End Addiction: drugfree.org Emergency or suspected overdose: Call 911 Scriptures James 1:5 Philippians 4:6–7 Proverbs 3:5–6 Throughout September, The Mom Show will continue the conversation about addiction and recovery with Ashley Martin, author of Lost No More and Tara Norbeck, author of Dear Mom of an Addict . Addiction may become part of your family's story, but it does not have to write the ending. Connect with Courtney Instagram: @courtneydoyle_8 Courtney Doyle Ministries MOM 101 Facebook Group



