Is it just me or are there more youths out there with drug, alcohol and behavioral problems than there was in the past? Perhaps we are just hearing about it more these days because troubled parents are more open about problems going on in their home, and the affected adolescents don’t always hide their drug and alcohol use.
If you are the parent of a child with drug, alcohol or behavioral problems and you’d like to try to help your child you might be interested in visiting the Echo Malibu website. They have an adolescent treatment program, and they’ve helped many youths with their unique and positive approach.
After reading through the website it sounds as if they not only treat the affected youth but also keep in mind that the whole family is involved with the adolescents treatment and that the family has also been affected by what’s happened in the past and by their decision to seek the help of the Echo Malibu treatment center.
The clinic staff is well educated and as they work with the adolescents in their care they listen to them and attempt to work with them so that they can enjoy life again without drugs or alcohol. It can be done. If your child is in trouble please look at the Echo Malibu site and see what they have to offer.
Isaiah appologizes
It seems that Greys Anatomy star Isaiah Washington set off a firestorm over his comments at Mondays Golden Globes. He’d been questioned about having previously called co-star T.R. Knight a faggot and he used the offensive word again when talking with reporters.
“I apologize to T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. By repeating the word Monday night, I marred what should have been a perfect night for everyone who works on ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I’ve asked for help.
I know the power of words, especially those that demean. I realize that by using one filled with disrespect I have hurt more than T.R. and my colleagues. With one word, I’ve hurt everyone who has struggled for the respect so many of us take for granted. I welcome the chance to meet with leaders of the gay and lesbian community to apologize in person and to talk about what I can do to heal the wounds I’ve opened.
T.R.’s courage throughout this entire episode speaks to his tremendous character. I hold his talent, and T.R. as a person, in high esteem. I know a mere apology will not end this, and I intend to let my future actions prove my sincerity.”
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