Youth and Behavioral Health
Youth and Behavioral Health – 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.
Drug abuse becomes the leading cause of death among the homeless
Filed under: drug abuse
According to Dr. Travis Baggett of Massachusetts General Hospital, ”the tripling in the rate of death by drug overdose reflects an overall rise in pain-killer abuse. This trend is happening across the country, in non-homeless populations too. Homeless …
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New York City Cops to Put GPS Devices on Oxycontin 'Bait Bottles' to Track …
Filed under: drug abuse
Oxycontin, the brand name for the painkiller oxycodone, is known as "hillbilly heroin" because of its traditional abuse in rural areas. However, the drug's addictive properties have made it increasingly popular in big cities like New York, leading to a …
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