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: bobbyn@newmaninterventions.com

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