The Pathway Program

01/11/2026

Struggling with a teen or young adult’s drug or alcohol abuse? Interventions can be a turning point when done right.
This blog post shares expert tips and strategies for planning a successful substance abuse intervention, including why professional guidance is key and how to prepare your family.
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The Pathway Program provides drug and alcohol intervention strategies and tips as well as substance abuse intervention programs.

01/08/2026

Check out this video where Kyle Nowak, CADCII, breaks down one of the number one things adolescents struggle with in their recovery.

01/03/2026

What are the three C’s of Al-alon and can you really control your child’s addiction?

Bob Hicks, CADCII answers these questions in the video below.

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12/27/2025

What Your Actions Reveal About Your Beliefs as a Parent of an Addicted Child
When we keep rescuing, enabling, or walking on eggshells, our actions quietly shout what we truly believe: “I don’t think my child can handle consequences.” “If I say no, something terrible will happen.” “This addiction is my fault or my job to fix.”
The good news? Once you name the hidden belief, you can challenge it. Changing the belief changes the action—and that changes the outcome for both you and your child.
Take a moment and finish this sentence honestly: “I keep doing ______ because I believe ______.”
Awareness is the first step to breaking the cycle and finding real peace.
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I would like to discuss how we act out our beliefs. Our actions can tell us a lot about what we believe about addiction and recovery.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays!! Wishing you a day filled with love, family, and friends.

12/21/2025

Ma*****na-Induced Psychosis: What Parents Need to Know
Newer, high-potency cannabis is linked to a real rise in psychotic episodes among teens and young adults — including hallucinations, extreme paranoia, and persistent confusion. Research dating back decades shows daily users can be up to 5–6 times more likely to experience psychosis, with some symptoms lasting days, weeks, or (in vulnerable individuals) triggering longer-term issues.
If your teen is using ma*****na and showing signs of detachment from reality, paranoia, or hearing voices, stopping use immediately and getting professional help is critical. Early intervention makes a huge difference.
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We often witness the effects of ma*****na-induced psychosis. There is a large body of evidence demonstrating a clear link between the two.

12/17/2025

Ever hear of an alternate peer group? It’s one of the things that makes Pathway so unique! Find out more info by watching this video

12/13/2025

Fa la la! We’ve been having so much fun this holiday season making gingerbread houses and looking at Christmas lights!
Comment below and tell us your favorite holiday activity!

12/10/2025

Check out this video of our Aptos Program Director, Kyle Nowak, discussing if ma*****na really is a gateway drug or not.

12/06/2025

Tis the season for Holiday Prep!! Here is a great blog post with many FAQs and answers about how to prepare for this time of year. Check it out!

Holiday Season Preparation! How Families Can Deal with Addiction During The Holidays

12/02/2025

Check out this blog post about detaching with love. “Detaching with love” is a key recovery concept for parents of addicts, emphasizing acceptance that they can’t control their child’s choices or consequences. It involves letting kids face natural outcomes, shifting focus inward, and respecting their autonomy, without withdrawing love, giving up, or abandoning them.

Explore the meaning of the Alanon slogan, detach with love.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We are immensely grateful for all of you and we wish you a joyous holiday with family and friends today. ♥️