TNMU #224: Fighting Drugs with Bobby Newman

Today’s guest is on the frontlines battling the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. After going from a strong, moral upbringing in Southern Oklahoma to a drug-related downfall that had him facing federal prison, Bobby Newman now works as an interventionist helping turn situations from tragic to hopeful. Bobby speaks as a former addict, a professional who helps other addicts, and as a father guiding his sons on how to navigate away from the pain of substance abuse.   Contact Info: Website: newmaninterventions.com Phone: 866.989.4499 Email: [email protected]   Expanded Notes: The stakes are bigger than just what happens in your family Drugs are any toxin that is taken into the body that can produce addiction Some positive things parents can do that reduce the temptation of drugs Watch who your kid’s friends are Be a safe place for kids to talk about things Encourage your kids to interact with others in person, not just online or digitally Be an example for who you want your kids to be When to engage your kids on education? “It’s never too early, it’s only too late.” Communicate with kids in age appropriate language and content Help them understand that all drugs are toxins, even those which are sometimes considered necessary Suggestions for dads dealing with this in their home Give them information and space to wrestle with it Involve other influencers in their life to help Validate the positives even while correcting the negatives