Family Systems/Adolescent Treatment
Adolescent Development and Addiction Treatment
Monitoring the Future Survey: High School and Youth Trends
National Institute on Drug Abuse. National Institute of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (December 2016)
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Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (July 2015)
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Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Parent Guide: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (May 2014)
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Teen Substance Use Shows Promising Decline – MTF Press Release
National Institute on Drug Abuse. National Institute of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (December 2016)
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Adolescent Development and Susceptibility of Teens toward Addiction
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Webinar (November 2016)
This presentation will explore the correlation between normal adolescent development patterns and susceptibility to addiction. There is a strong relationship between risk taking impulse and ability to monitor those impulses. The presentation is appropriate for behavioral health professionals who currently work with adolescents or who plan to do so.
Principles of Substance Abuse Prevention for Early Childhood
National Institute on Drug Abuse. National Institute of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2016)
Nicotine Dependence Linked to Higher Rates of Mental Disorders Among Teens – NIDANotes
National Institute on Drug Abuse. National Institute of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (March 2012)
Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner’s Guide
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. National Institutes of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (October 2015)
Screening and Brief Intervention Toolkit for College and University Campuses
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. U.S. Department of Transportation. (March 2007)
Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Research Based Guide
National Institute of Drug Abuse. National Institutes of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (January 2014)
Life Skills Training Shields Teens From Prescription Opioid Misuse – NIDANotes
National Institute on Drug Abuse. National Institute of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (December 2015)
U.S. Latino Youth Street Gangs: Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Service Providers
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Webinar
The alarming increase of gangs in the United States has become a national priority. This work focuses on Hispanic youth street gangs in the United States. It provides a description and understanding of contemporary gangs that are emerging in Hispanic and Latino Communities. This work requires an appreciation of the importance of immigration and transnational spaces for the phenomenon of US Hispanic Youth Street gangs, and the vulnerability of Hispanic communities. Also, discussed are consequences associated with streets gangs. Included are practical suggestions of how to communicate, interact, and build rapport with gang members. Also included, is the latest research on risks associated with U.S. Hispanic and Latino adolescents becoming gang members.
