REAL is an online platform that provides evidence-based resources and live Q&A sessions with addiction experts for parents of teenagers and young adults facing substance use disorders. It helps families navigate treatment options, establish healthy boundaries, and manage recovery challenges through a supportive community and structured educational modules.
Funding
$600K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Parents of teenagers and young adults often struggle to find reliable, evidence-based information and support when dealing with their child's substance use disorder. Navigating treatment options, setting healthy boundaries, and managing the challenges of recovery can be overwhelming and isolating for families.
Solution
REAL provides a comprehensive online platform that equips parents and families with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate their loved one's substance use disorder. The platform offers access to evidence-based educational modules, live Q&A sessions with addiction experts, and a supportive community of peers. REAL helps families understand the complexities of addiction, explore treatment options, establish healthy boundaries, manage relapses, and celebrate recovery milestones. By providing expert guidance and a safe space for connection, REAL empowers families to create a positive environment that fosters lasting recovery.
Target Audience
The primary audience is parents, families, and partners of teenagers and young adults who are facing substance use disorders and seeking evidence-based information, expert guidance, and community support.
Features
- Structured educational modules covering topics such as recognizing substance use disorders, understanding boundaries, exploring treatment options, and managing relapses.
- Live Q&A sessions with addiction experts and doctors, providing real-time answers to pressing questions.
- Private, safe online community for parents, families, and partners to connect, share experiences, and offer support.
- Library of evidence-based resources from leading experts in the field of addiction.
- Content developed and moderated by addiction psychiatrists, licensed counselors, and other qualified professionals.
- Guidance on navigating insurance and payment options for treatment.
- Strategies for establishing family alignment and improving communication.