For Parents

Helping Our Sons Feel Their Feelings (To Parents)

It can be difficult for young boys to feel their feelings. For thousands of years, men have been written into the history books as warriors, emotionless heroes and the bread winning heads of households. They are politicians, doctors, war vets,…

Why the Medicine Cabinet May Be More Dangerous Than the Streets

From the early 90s to 2013, the US has seen a surge in drug overdoses stemming from opioid use. The trend started with prescription drugs which shifted to heroin, yet we’ve seen the trend return to…

The Truth About Adolescents And Risk Taking

When we watch a young toddler teeter around and make questionable decisions, we rarely wonder if they’re a risk-taker. Of course, there are those few brave babies who seem to push their limitations more than others. Generally speaking, we’re aware…

Creating a Family Recovery Team After Treatment (Parents)

When a child in your household is struggling with an addiction, it’s imperative that everyone in the home is on board with their recovery plan. Think about it like a team. If everyone is working towards the same goal, you…

The Dos and Don’ts of Parenting an Anxious Kid

If you suffer from anxiety, the worst thing you can hear is, “just relax; everything will be fine.” But it’s not fine. If you’ve never experienced anxiety, you don’t understand that in the middle of an attack, the world…

Is it Ok to Vape Around My Kids?

The age that someone is legally allowed to vape is 18 years old. With that being stated, there is an epidemic that has risen among adolescents who are vaping underage. Although there have been tighter regulations that have been put…

Forgetfulness in Teens

Every time you ask your teen to do chores or homework, they may conveniently respond with how they just forgot to carry out your instructions. As they exhibit these signs of forgetfulness, life can become especially chaotic with the disorganization…

Is My Teen Using Marijuana?

With the legalization of marijuana also comes the concerned parents who want to know how to tell if their teen is under the influence of cannabis. Among teenagers, marijuana is one of the most used drugs because most teens do…

Testimonials

I would recommend to any parent – if you’re seeing serious signs of isolation and depression or if your son went through a traumatic event, you need to contact Stonewater. We as parents wish we would’ve done something sooner.

- Parents of Conner, Stonewater Graduate

Stonewater gave me coping skills to deal with my depression, because I can’t fix the depression, I can just fix how I deal with it. Before, drugs were my only coping method…I never thought I would be able to be where I am at right now. I have a ways to go, but Stonewater definitely put me on the right path.

- Stephen, Stonewater Graduate

The Fikes family have their own story and I think that that helps tremendously, because they know what it’s been like to go through it. They can’t just sympathize, but also empathize with families. My advice to other parents is to make the decision, it doesn’t matter what time of year it is, make the decision. It’s the right thing to do for your kid and your family.

- Parents of Stephen, Stonewater Graduate

“A family-based recovery center. We are almost at a year of having my wonderful grandson back to being the man he should be. I thank the Lord every day for Stonewater and all the wonderful people there.”

- Grandmother, Stonewater Graduate

Stonewater saved my son’s soul…

- Mother of Mark, Stonewater Graduate

I cannot not begin to describe how amazing this program is! I am forever grateful for them giving me my son back and leading him to the road to recovery. Stonewater’s staff is some of the best I’ve seen, I’ve myself have been in the industry for 10 years and they are some of the most compassionate, patient, caring people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.

- Joann K.

Words are not enough to express the thanks I owe to Stonewater Recovery and their staff. My teenage son had been struggling for quite awhile. Personality change, not going to school, going from A’s to F’s, no desire to take care of himself and no excitement to live life sober and many other behavioral changes. I searched high and low for the appropriate place to send my son. I found it in Stonewater and more. Right from the very beginning, the very first phone call until the day before I picked him up(today), I have been overjoyed with the progress my son has made. I have been so pleased with the professionalism, love, care, kindness and concern for me son. If you are remotely looking for a recovery place, where they treat the kids as family and let them know they are listened to and understood for who they are and best of all, I have my son back again. Take a chance, take that leap of faith and reach out and make that first phone call and let the professionals take over from there. You will NOT be disappointed. Eternally Indebted to Stonewater for having my son back again. Thank you!

- Suzanne M.