The Pathway Program

02/05/2026

Curious about relapse & if it is a part of recovery?
In this video Bob Hicks, CADCII, breaks down relapse and many of the various causes.

02/01/2026

Feeling overwhelmed trying to support a teen or young adult struggling with drug or alcohol use? You don’t have to go it alone. 💛 The Pathway Program offers family counseling and parent support groups where you can connect with other parents, learn more about addiction, and find practical tools and encouragement from professionals and peers who truly understand.
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Pathway offers family counseling for parents of substance abusers and parent support groups in Tempe, AZ, Aptos and Loomis, California.

01/28/2026

Many young adults struggling with addiction get placed in traditional adult rehab programs designed for much older individuals facing decades of consequences- or teen programs that no longer fit.

The result? They often feel out of place, struggle to relate, and relapse after discharge.
Young adults are in a unique in-between stage: developing brains, high social needs, delayed emotional growth, still tied to parents, and feeling ‘behind’ in life. They need age-specific treatment that includes fun, peer connection, strong aftercare, parental support, goal-setting, and deeper 12-step work.
At The Pathway Program, we specialize in exactly this- tailored rehab for teens and young adults.

Read the full post to learn why age-appropriate care dramatically improves outcomes:

Article on why the young adult rehab process should be different from drug treatment for teens or older adults.

01/24/2026

Are you a parent navigating the challenges of a child’s addiction and seeking support or helpful resources?
Join Kyle Johnson, CADCII, as he shares practical tools and strategies every parent can use on this difficult journey. Whether you’re curious about our parent support group or looking for meaningful literature to guide you, this video is designed to help.

01/20/2026

Many parents wonder if their teen’s drug use is just a “phase” that they’ll naturally outgrow. However, for the majority of adolescents, it’s often more than experimentation—it’s a potential precursor to addiction. Substances like drugs and alcohol can significantly alter a teen’s mental and emotional development during a vulnerable time, leading to serious physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and legal consequences—even with minimal use.
Early intervention by involved parents, through counseling or professional treatment, is the best way to prevent escalation and help teens build healthy coping skills for life.
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Pathway of Tempe, AZ, Aptos, CA and Loomis, CA provides answers to questions about teen drug abuse, counseling, recovery and our treatment programs.

01/15/2026

Let’s discuss some research coming out about cannabis use with Bob Hicks, CADCII!

View the full findings using the links below:

“Association of High-Potency Cannabis Use With Mental Health and Substance Use in Adolescence”
🔗 JAMA Psychiatry – High-Potency Cannabis and Mental Health (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2765973) [jamanetwork.com] (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2765973)
“Association between cannabis potency and mental health in adolescence”
🔗 Drug and Alcohol Dependence – Adolescent Cannabis Potency Study (PDF) (https://www.cannabisandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/researchlibrary/1-s2.0-S0376871624002813-main.pdf) [cannabisan...health.org] (https://www.cannabisandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/researchlibrary/1-s2.0-S0376871624002813-main.pdf)
Systematic review: “Association of cannabis potency with mental ill health and addiction”
🔗 The Lancet Psychiatry – Cannabis potency and mental ill health (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366%2822%2900161-4/fulltext) [thelancet.com] (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366%2822%2900161-4/fulltext)

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.