Dangers of Adolescent Stimulant Abuse
Dr. David Scratchley discusses the dangers of the abuse of stimulants by adolescents, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and medications used to treat ADHD. In this video, Dr. Scratchley discusses abuse, toxicity, and withdrawal from stimulants. Download a brochure on stimulant abuse by adolescents at: drugseminars.net
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Substance Abuse and the Adolescent Brain, Part I: What Is a Disease?
First in a series discussing the disease of addiction, brain development and the adolescent brain’s unique vulnerability to addiction, and the particular challenges of recognizing and treating the problem among this population. Presented by Alex Kirby, Psy.D., Executive Director of Montford Hall.
What is special about the adolescent subculture?
Question by james cb: What is special about the adolescent subculture?
What is special about the adolescent subculture?
Who or what is this subculture? Adolescents are of great concern for all when it comes to drug abuse treatment. What is special about the adolescent (in any culture) that makes… Continue reading
An Adolescent Drug Treatment That Works
An Adolescent Drug Treatment That Works
Seeking the assistance of adolescent drug treatments will help you ease the worries of knowing your teenager has engaged in drug abuse. Of course, enrolling your teenage son or daughter in a drug rehabilitation program is not enough. You have to give your full… Continue reading
“Child and adolescent psychiatry” Douglas Mini-Psych School
“From the unformed to the unstable mind: Child and adolescent psychiatry” – Ridha Joober, MD, PhD – Introduction View the class at www.douglas.qc.ca/mini-psych and learn about: Normal and abnormal brain development. Disorders such as ADHD, Autism and psychosis. New treatments and therapies. ::WHY MINI-PSYCH SCHOOL:: Mental illnesses affect one out… Continue reading
Substance Abuse and the Adolescent Brain, Part III: Brain Parts
Third in a series discussing the disease of addiction, brain development and the adolescent brain’s unique vulnerability to addiction, and the particular challenges of recognizing and treating the problem among this population. Presented by Alex Kirby, Psy.D., Executive Director of Montford Hall.