Teen Stories: Kicking Addiction
Parenting Today's Teens
05/09/23
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Whether it's due to the impact of trauma or a battle with mental health, plenty of teens turn to drugs thinking they'll find a temporary escape from the pain in their lives ... but soon find themselves unable to get through life sober. In today's show, Mark Gregston sits down with two Heartlight teens who share their journeys out of drug addiction and reflect on their growth at the boarding school. These are two great interviews you don't want to miss!
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