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.
The Contemporary Forums Online CE Library is an on-demand resource for accredited continuing education content for healthcare professionals. The library currently features over 1800 presentations, pulled directly from over 75 Contemporary Forums national conferences, a globally recognized leader in continuing medical education for over 25 years. View the full presentation here: www.onlinecelibrary.com Speaker(s): Ray C. [...]
Within Australia, if there are ADOLESCENTS who are affected by substance abuse and who are seeking treatment decide to check into rehab or any form of clinic, is this form of treatment funded by the government? Or do parents, guardians etc. have to pay for such treatment? Thanks in advance
Residents and graduates of the Portage Atlantic rehabilitation program at Cassidy Lake describe their struggles with substance abuse and their appreciation for the Portage drug addiction treatment program in New Brunswick. Residents, staff, and members of the community talk about how Portage helps Atlantic Canadian youth seek Freedom from Addiction. Portage is a cross-Canada non-profit [...]
diagnosing him with depression or any mental disorder, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder? They are administering these drugs to him for aggressiveness and behavioral problems. Since when have antipsychotics been used in adolescents for aggressive behavior? Is this ethical? Is this the 21st century version of electroshock therapy and lobotomy? Why is a drug [...]