This study examines access to and utilization of substance abuse services in an HMO by adolescents. Particular attention is given to the level of intra-organizational integration, and health plan and extra-organizational coordination on the and their impact on referrals. We map out the system ...
Losing a loved one can be especially difficult for teens. Learn how teens deal with loss and thoughtful ways to help grieving teenagers in this guide.
or "just a stage" we all go through on the journey to adulthood.There is however a dark side to this dismissive stereotype. If stress is seen as an inevitable part of adolescence, we are less likely to intervene to reduce teen stress or protect our youth from its negative impacts.
Substance Abuse Children with Special Needs Animal Assisted Therapy Adoptions Conflict Resolution Bio: I believe I cannot do any good work without Christ. I am just the conduit and vessel of the Holy Spirit, which empowers me to do His work and help all I encounter. We all will have troubl...
Abusing alcohol can profoundly affect a person’s life. Learn about the dangers of alcohol abuse and how to get help for alcoholism.Responsible for over 5% of all deaths, alcohol abuse is the fourth leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. The substance has significant power to ...
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It is estimated that more than 25% of adolescents with substance abuse problems fit the criteria for ADHD [2]. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is five to 10 times more common among adult alcoholics than it is in people without the condition. [3] ...
Support from a family therapist can also help other family members who have also been impacted by the addiction. Family therapy can also provide a safe space for adolescents to share things with the family they withheld that contributed to their addiction. It also allows family members to figure...
To achieve a paradigm shift in how we combat childhood trauma, we also need to train more adults in how to help these kids. Specifically, we need to train and support educators and child welfare workers working tirelessly on the front lines of this childhood epidemic. At the least we need...
Wilderness therapy is a unique mental health and substance abuse treatment that helps adolescents grow in healthy ways both physically and mentally. This therapy teaches individuals how to become more independent and self-aware, and how to work with and get along better with others. ...