Substance Abuse

Adolescence is a vulnerable period when some teens may turn to substance use as a way to cope with the challenges and pressures they face. Unfortunately, substance use can contribute to the development or exacerbation of co-occurring disorders, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma-related conditions. Treating substance use and co-occurring disorders in teens requires a …

Treatment Approaches for Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders in Teens Read More »

Whether you’re the parent of a teen or not, it’s likely that at some point in your life, you’ll have to talk to a teenager about substance use. The good news is that there are many strategies for having these conversations. However, one thing is certain: If you feel like this conversation is going to …

Connecting, Not Correcting: Strategies for Constructive Conversations with Teens About Substance Use Read More »