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You’re a parent to a teenager. You do your best to keep an eye on your kid and trust them but sometimes you think they might be hiding something from […]

You and your friends had been planning a night out for a while. You were going to the Roseland Theater near downtown Portland to enjoy some live music. That day, […]

You have a teenager who’s started to want more freedom. They go out with friends, and you try your best to make sure they’re safe, but you still worry as […]

It’s the middle of the night, and your phone wakes you from a deep sleep. Groggily, you reach for your phone, assuming it’s a wrong number. Instead, you hear your […]

It started with a simple name that felt as if it was on the tip of your tongue, but you just couldn’t find it. Over time, forgetting a name or […]

As a parent, it’s your job to worry about your kids. When your oldest went off to college, this was no exception. You hoped they’d be okay on their own. […]

You’re headed to your friend’s place to hang out. It’s been a while since you’ve seen them and you’re excited about having dinner and watching a movie. You wonder what […]

You have a close friend who you know occasionally participates in substance use. They've always seemed fine and even spoken with you about it before, so despite your concerns, you […]

Have you ever woken up from a night drinking without knowing where you are and how you got there? Or you just wake up on your bed as usual, but […]