ADOLESCENTS AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS

Topic

Mental Health; Substance Abuse

Program Summary

Mental health issues combined with addiction-- also known as co-occurring disorders-- are devastating, especially for youths. Introduces youth to strategies for staying sober while coping with a co-occuring disorder. Teens in recovery share their true experiences: the bad drug interactions, the cravings for self-medication, the dangers of relapse; clinical insights by noted expert in adolescent treatment, Janice Gabear, are featured .

GUIDE INCLUDED.

Length

24 min.

Recommended Age

Grades 9 - Adult

Publication Date

2003

Teen Reviewer Comments Highly educational and informative; good information.

Risk Factors Addressed

Anti-social behaviors; alienation.

Protective Factors Addressed

Healthy beliefs and clear standards; development of personal resiliency skills.

Library Location

Town of Ulster

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