Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health…
Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health… – Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health To Live Happy Healthy and Productive Lives 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 …
'On Our Own': Family fears Bobbi Kristina heading down Whitney Houston path
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Houston died at the age of 48 inside a bathtub at a California hotel. … Sources close to the child of the legendary diva who have been trying to support Bobbi Kristina believe she has a drinking problem and that it has escalated significantly since …
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Rehab's Tough Guy
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A former stuntman who worked with some of Hollywood's biggest names, Smith's career suffered a head-on collision when he began using cocaine at the age of 17. He ended … The other thing people need to realize is that while the treatment the cast …
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BULLETIN BOARD: Oct. 26
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Leave your name, title of program, number of people attending, children's ages (if applicable), and a phone number where you can be reached in the event of a cancellation or postponement. …. The $ 10 admission includes all the Poland Springs water you …
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