The longer I work in this field the more I understand that the substance use is generally a symptom. I also understand that the substance use quickly makes everything worse. Here is a great website that looks at the connections https://silvermistrecovery.com/childhood-trauma-and-addiction-in-adulthood/
I often get asked to review/preview other people's films. This one is excellent. It deals with teen substance problems in a very real way. I have said for a long time that substance problems are always about something, a symptom. "Girl on the Edge" gives us a good look at that piece...
One of the issues that we need to pay more attention to is mixing drugs. Once kids get into the habit of partying it becomes very easy to start mixing things or trying something different. Becuase kids don't really see energy drinks as a "drug" it is quite easy for them to combine them with alcohol...
One of the interesting things in my world is that people contact me and ask if they can help. I have been working with Rosanne for a few months and she has contributed many very good things to Drug Class. I am blessed. Thank you Roseanne! Divorce As An Early Trauma Can Contribute...
Peer Pressure You have always told yourself that you would not smoke pot. It is not something that interests you and you know that it could possibly lead you down a path that you don’t want to follow. Then you find yourself at a party one night, surrounded by friends who are passing...
Mixing Alcohol and Marijuana Behind nicotine, alcohol and marijuana are the two most commonly used drugs in the United States. The popularity and availability of these drugs means that the chances that they will be used together are highly probable. At this point they are the most readily...
This is a very good look at our current binge drinking culture. A must see for parents. Although this shows College age kids, this practice starts in high school. http://www.cbc.ca/firsthand/m/episodes/girls-night-out
For the past few yearsI have been encouraging (pushing) kids to use meditation. A lot of drug/alcohol use is because kids don't feel OK, stressed, disconnected, unloved, angry etc. Drug/alcohol use doesn't make us feel better, it makes us feel less so we actually end up sliding further into the emotional...
I have written about this before and these products have shown up in Toronto and Manitoba, we have had occasional report here, but it will likely increase. The interesting thing is that instead of really being concerned about the increasing attempts to find intoxicants many people will use this...
Here is an interesting article on marijuana addiction and something that might make quitting a bit easier. What is somewhat ironic is that the substance that can help has been bred out of the plant in an attempt to get stronger and stronger THC levels http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22630204.500-withdrawal-drug-could-help-cannabis-addicts-kick-the-habit.html#.VUtJl9NVhBc
