If you’re a mom or dad, your worst nightmare is to watch your family spin out of control. But for some, the nightmare is not a bad dream. It’s reality.

When a teen and his family are heading toward a crisis, parents often feel completely helpless. But although you feel powerless, it’s important to remain strong! And take action.

The first step is simply accepting what’s happening in your family. Then, you need to make the decision to intervene. Once you’ve done that, it’s time to put a plan into motion, and get your teen whatever help he or she may need.

Taking action might be painful. But it might be the only way to pull your teen of out a nosedive, and restore peace to your home.

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