Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health…


 

Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health… – Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health To Live Happy Healthy and Productive Lives The field of behavioral health has increasingly recognized the importance of addressing the needs of specific age groups with respect to both mental and substance use disorders. Teenagers (ages 12–17) and young adults (ages 18–24) are two age groups for which sensitivity to age is especially important in the practice of prevention, treatment, and recovery. What are the most effective approaches to preventing underage drinking and use of illicit drugs—including the nonmedical use of prescription medications—among youth? What mental, emotional, and behavioral problems are most commonly found in both teenagers and young adults and what are the most effective approaches to prevention and treatment? What are the specialized needs of youth in recovery from substance use, a mental health problem, or both? This show will address these important questions, examining the role of family, schools, and community. More and more, adults working in the field of behavioral health are listening to and partnering with youth in finding better ways to connect and help. This show will highlight innovative and evidence-based approaches to prevention of mental and substance use disorders in youth and young adults. Age-appropriate approaches in treatment and recovery such as recovery schools, recovery homes, and student assistance programs will also be presented

 

Matthew Mitcham Talks Addiction, Depression and 'Openly Gay' Olympic Gold

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Details from Mitcham's just-released autobiography shine a new light on his unavailability: Mitcham secretly spent at least part of that time in rehab fighting an addiction to methamphetamine, commonly referred to as crystal meth. Given the … I'd …
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Chris Stamp, who has died of cancer aged 70, achieved both fame and notoriety as co-manager of the Who with Kit Lambert, and with him also founded Track Records and helped to launch the career of Jimi Hendrix. Stamp's … They also indulged liberally …
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There were two stints in rehab, set up by the NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Program. Nilan also went … I am a drug addict and an alcoholic,” he said while sipping a cranberry juice and soda water before a recent speaking appearance …
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