Parent Survival Skills Training (PSST)

Over the years we have collected/shared hard-won information, skills, and techniques a parent needs to help a teenager with a drug problem save his own life. (CLICK ON THE LOGO ABOVE to return to the home-page for this blog.)

The Beacon

I remember coming to PSST for the first time almost 4 years ago, worried about so many things. These were dark times for our family, ...

Thoughts from a Recovering Alcoholic

"First of all, let me preface this by saying that getting and staying sober has been, by far, the best decision that I’ve ever made. ...

Congratulations to our 2014 Parents of the Year !!!

As many of you already know, the 2014 Allegheny County Parents of the Year are our own Francois and Brigitte. Each year this award goes ...

Training available for Volunteer Parent Coaches

The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids is looking for parents who might be interested in their volunteer parent coach program. Cathy Taughinb...

Celebrate with us at this week's Wilkinsburg PSST Meeting!!

Come celebrate with us! As part of our regular Wilkinsburg PSST meeting on Saturday, October 4 th , we will also be announcing the Parent...

National Recovery Month

In its 25th year, Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use dis...

National Drug Take-Back Day: Sept 27, 2014, 10am-2pm

On Saturday, Sept 27, 2014 from 10am-2pm, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will hold its 9th national “Drug Take-Back Day” t...

Support Groups

Why do I need a support group? There is no need to stay isolated and alone with our fears. In fact, it is proven that when we reach ou...

Free Mental Health Education Program for Parents & Caregivers - Pittsburgh, PA

NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania Announces New Class For Parents and Caregivers of Children with Mental Health Diso...

Robin Williams R.I.P.

Speaking after Robin Williams' recent death, his widow said, “ . . . it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but o...

Detaching with Love

So far we are experiencing the ups and downs of Pebbles’ and Dina's attempts with sobriety and 12 step programs. They recently decide...

A Mother's Letter to Her Son

Kathy Radigan, who is a blogger and published author, as well as the mother of three children, explains why she wrote a letter to her so...

Dangers of Liquid Nicotine

Did you know that liquid nicotine, an e-liquid used in e-cigarettes and personal vaporizers, is a powerful neurotoxin, unregulated by fed...

It's a Long Way Down!

Here's a photo of our own Abby, rappelling down the side of a building as part of the Shatterproof Challenge held in Pittsburgh in Jul...

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