The first step to getting help is being able to recognize the physical, mental, and emotional signs, like abrupt weight or personality changes in your friends or family members. The following list of signs may indicate an adolescent is having a problem with substance abuse. The first step[…]
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People who become addicted to drugs or alcohol typically go through predictable stages of abuse. Understanding these stages can help you recognize a problem and seek help before substance use becomes a dependence. Experimentation Alcohol or drug use starts with experimentation or voluntary use. In this stage, the[…]
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Figuring out if your child is using substances can be challenging. Many of the signs and symptoms are typical teen or young adult behavior. Many are also symptoms of mental health issues, including depression or anxiety. If you have reason to suspect use, don’t be afraid to err[…]
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So your child has started vaping, drinking or using substances. Is this just what kids do? Is it going to lead to other drug use, or become another problem? Don’t leave the answers to chance. How worried should I be? Ninety percent of people with addictions started using[…]
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As the parent of a teen, have you found yourself looking at your child, wondering “Why would you do that?” From mood swings to risk taking, “normal” teenage behavior can be confusing and exasperating. Research reveals that patterns of brain development during these formative years play a significant[…]
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Most experts believe anyone can become addicted to alcohol or other drugs. Some substances, like nicotine and heroin, are so highly addictive that using them excessively or on a daily basis can lead to addiction in anyone. However, most people who try substances do not progress to heavy[…]
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We immunize. We require seat belts in the car and helmets while biking. We insist on sunscreen. We do just about everything we can to ensure that our kids are healthy, safe and primed for success. But when it comes to drinking alcohol or even smoking marijuana, why[…]
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SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) is an approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment to people with substance use disorders and those at risk of developing these disorders. The screening is Universal and based on the responses, those individuals who screen at higher[…]
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Historically, treatment interventions have been reserved for people who meet the full criteria for substance use disorders. In recent years, healthcare providers have begun embracing a universal public health approach to substance use, shifting the focus from treating crisis to screening, monitoring, and providing early intervention services to[…]
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In 2017, 7% of people in the United States had a substance use disorder—translating to almost 20 million individuals aged 12 or older.1 The reasons for alcohol and other drug use vary from person to person, but most people with substance use disorders start their use as adolescents.2[…]
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