Archive for the 'Drug Use' Category
Supporting Youth in Recovery: Spreading the Word
Our just released “Supporting Youth in Recovery“ issue represents the 83rd issue published by The Prevention Researcher. And, incidentally, the 83rd issue which I feel I have personally brought into the world. Like any good “parent” I love them all; but I have to admit, there are some which have a special place in my [...]
Read More..>>Adolescent Brain Development and Drugs: Free Feature Article
“Research now suggests that the human brain is still maturing during the adolescent years and this neuro-development may promote risk-taking and novelty seeking,” writes Ken Winters and Amelia Arria in their article “Adolescent Brain Development and Drugs” (The Prevention Researcher, Vol 18(2)). They go on to tell us that “risk-taking behaviors once highly linked to [...]
Read More..>>Teen Addiction Recovery and Families
“Throughout my journey I have been motivated to stay in recovery because of my family… My family’s love for me is my rock. Without them I wouldn’t be in recovery.” “It has been difficult for me to keep from getting overwhelmed with my responsibilities, such as… maintaining boundaries with my family… Even though I have [...]
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