We are in the midst of the worst drug epidemic in U.S. history. And it’s getting worse. The data is in, and the numbers are shocking: 1 in 12 children under the age of 18 now faces a Substance Abuse Disorder. That number rises to 1 in 6 for young adults. So, what can parents do to protect their kids from developing addictions that halt normal brain development in its tracks and derail their most precious dreams? In this episode, substance abuse expert, Carolyn Bradfield, discusses the actionable steps parents can take to prevent their children from engaging in substance use and becoming one of the 27 million Americans struggling with addiction.
About Our Guest:
Carolyn Bradfield is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive with a 30-year track in starting, growing and exiting companies in conferencing and collaboration and SaaS technology. She co-founded Phoenix Outdoor, a licensed wilderness therapy program in North Carolina, focused on substance abuse and addiction and intense family treatment. In December 2017, she lost her 29-year-old daughter, Laura, to an overdose after a 15-year battle with addiction. As a result, Carolyn is now committed to helping families identify children at risk for addiction and creating strategies to prevent the disease. This new initiative is The Laura Project offering a content-rich educational online portal for teachers and parents to help them better understand the disease, its prevention, and treatment in children and teenagers.
