Sentences with phrase «experiencing substance abuse problems»

When children exposed to emotional abuse get older, they are at heightened risk of experiencing substance abuse problems.

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«In many cases these children have been targeted by sexual predators because they are already experiencing multiple challenges including developmental disabilities, substance abuse problems and mental health issues.

While everyone experiences PTSD differently, anxiety, depression, flashbacks, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, and persistent mental health and interpersonal problems are all possible symptoms, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explained.

A lot of people who abuse alcohol and drugs also experience mental illness, and a lot of people who have mental illness experience problems with substance abuse.

Behavior problems in 3 - year - olds, such as aggression and hyperactivity, may be related to mental health, substance abuse, and other difficulties their mothers experienced within a year of giving birth, according to a study in the May issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry.

Many veterans experience problems with substance abuse.

To learn more about veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and veterinary technologist experiences with and opinions about mental health and substance abuse problems, work - related stress, and intervention / prevention programs, the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, Auburn University, and University of Georgia are working together to survey veterinary professionals...

To learn more about veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and veterinary technologist experiences with and opinions about mental health and substance abuse problems, work - related stress, and intervention / prevention programs, the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, Auburn University, and University of Georgia are working together to survey veterinary professionals in our state.

Colorado Lawyers Helping Lawyers A court - approved peer assistance program that offers support, education and referrals for lawyers experiencing problems with alcohol, substance abuse and mental health problems.

Colorado Lawyers Helping Lawyers, Inc. (CLHL) is a court - approved, peer assistance program that offers support, education and referrals for those entering or already in the legal profession who are experiencing issues with alcohol, substance abuse, mental health or related problems.

I have more than twenty five years experience in a full range of treatment programs providing services to clients, and their families; addressing the symptoms of mental illness, co-occurring substance abuse problems, personality disorders, legal issues and community adjustment problems.

My areas of particular clinical interest include interpersonal and relationship problems; resolution of marital conflict and communication skill training; treatment of substance abuse and relapse prevention; experiences of depression, anxiety, and trauma / abuse; and issues of self - esteem, self - confidence, and development of personal identity.

In regard to child welfare system involvement, Barth and colleagues (2001) have suggested that the overrepresentation of African - American children may be due to their increased need for child welfare services due to the many poverty - related risk factors that they experience, such as substance abuse, mental health problems, and academic underachievement.

Teens who are victims of dating violence are more likely to have problems with school, substance abuse, depression and social experiences, according to a recent study.

Experienced suicidal loss, natural disaster, retirement, substance abuse, divorce, an affair, lying, tragic loss, abuse, suicidal thoughts, overdose, accident, co-parenting, or work problems?

Men tend to experience certain issues more than others such as anger management, substance abuse, impulse control problems and problems with intimacy.

Dean Sunseri is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Baton Rouge and New Orleans with over 20 years experience assisting people with Substance Abuse problems.

I have over 10 years of experience working with multicultural families and individuals specializing in anger issues, depression, relationship issues, substance - abuse issues, low self - esteem, anxiety, trauma, and impulse - control and behavioral problems with children and adolescents.

Adverse early experiences were related to increased rates of health problems in adulthood including obesity and cardiovascular disease as well as substance abuse, mental health problems, and poor health - related quality of life.

Felitti and colleagues1 first described ACEs and defined it as exposure to psychological, physical or sexual abuse, and household dysfunction including substance abuse (problem drinking / alcoholic and / or street drugs), mental illness, a mother treated violently and criminal behaviour in the household.1 Along with the initial ACE study, other studies have characterised ACEs as neglect, parental separation, loss of family members or friends, long - term financial adversity and witness to violence.2 3 From the original cohort of 9508 American adults, more than half of respondents (52 %) experienced at least one adverse childhood event.1 Since the original cohort, ACE exposures have been investigated globally revealing comparable prevalence to the original cohort.4 5 More recently in 2014, a survey of 4000 American children found that 60.8 % of children had at least one form of direct experience of violence, crime or abuse.6 The ACE study precipitated interest in the health conditions of adults maltreated as children as it revealed links to chronic diseases such as obesity, autoimmune diseases, heart, lung and liver diseases, and cancer in adulthood.1 Since then, further evidence has revealed relationships between ACEs and physical and mental health outcomes, such as increased risk of substance abuse, suicide and premature mortality.4 7

The Drug Abuse Screening Test, Short Form (DAST - 10) was used to screen for probable drug abuse or dependence on a wide variety of substances other than alcohol.26 Respondents who used drugs other than alcohol in the past 12 months were asked whether they had experienced any of 10 drug - related problems in the past 12 moAbuse Screening Test, Short Form (DAST - 10) was used to screen for probable drug abuse or dependence on a wide variety of substances other than alcohol.26 Respondents who used drugs other than alcohol in the past 12 months were asked whether they had experienced any of 10 drug - related problems in the past 12 moabuse or dependence on a wide variety of substances other than alcohol.26 Respondents who used drugs other than alcohol in the past 12 months were asked whether they had experienced any of 10 drug - related problems in the past 12 months.

I have experience in helping those with mood, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse and relationship problems, to supporting those struggling to cope with severe and persistent mental illness or psychotic issues.»

I also have experience working with issues such as relationship problems, family difficulties, trauma, substance abuse, adoption, step - families, divorce, foster care and youth behavior problems.»

I have over 20 years experience working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse problems.

Discusses different reasons for women to arrive in prison, including substance abuse, physical and sexual victimization, and hospitalizations for psychological or emotional problems, as well as the role of prisons to provide appropriate treatment for women prisoners based on their experiences.

Victims have been shown to experience more post-traumatic stress and dissociation symptoms than non-abused children, 8 as well as more depression and conduct problems.9 They engage more often in at - risk sexual behaviours.10 Victims are also more prone to abusing substances, 11 and to suicide attempts.12 These mental health problems are likely to continue into adulthood.13 CSA victims are also more at risk than non-CSA youth to experience violence in their early romantic relationships; 14 women exposed to CSA have a two to three-fold risk of being sexually revictimized in adulthood compared with women without a history of CSA exposure.15

The more adverse experiences in childhood, the greater the likelihood of developmental delays and later health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, substance abuse, and depression.

Thus the younger the child the more likely the child is to suffer residual and pervasive problems following traumatic experiences such as witnessing family violence or being abused or neglected.21 Exposure to such experiences can alter a developing child's brain in ways that can result in a range of inter-related psychological, emotional and social problems including: depression and anxiety; post traumatic stress disorder; problems with emotional regulation; substance misuse; relationship difficulties; and physical problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke.22

On the other hand, the failure to achieve meaning in life may lead to depression and anxiety (Steger et al., 2006; Debats, van der Lubbe, & Wezeman, 1993), substance abuse (Steger et al., 2008a; Steger & Kashdan, 2006), increased suicidal ideation (Harlow, Newcomb, & Bentler, 1986) and other mental health problems, mainly due to the experience of boredom, emptiness and apathy (Frankl, 1963).

Depression is common among adolescents, with a point prevalence between 3 % and 8 %.1 By age 18 years, as many as 25 % of adolescents have had at least 1 depressive episode.2 Depressive disorders in children and teens increase the risk of illness, interpersonal problems, and psychosocial difficulties that persist long after the episode, 3 and adolescents who experience depressive episodes have an increased risk of substance abuse and suicidal behavior.4 - 6 Adults with depression have increased health care costs, 7 and successful depression treatment may decrease these costs for adults8 and children.9

Patients had to fulfil the following criteria: a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective psychosis, or delusional disorder according to criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 3rd edition, revised11; no evidence of organic brain disease; substance abuse not identified as the primary problem; age between 18 and 65 years; presence of persistent hallucinations or delusions, or both, for a minimum of 6 months and at least 1 month of stabilisation if they had experienced an exacerbation during this period; stable medication; no psychological or family intervention; their responsible medical officer had given permission for them to enter the study; no serious threat of violence towards the assessors; and they had given informed consent to participate.

Wendy has over 15 years experience in treating many mental health issues including substance abuse, behavioral addictions, family systems, geriatrics, personality disorders, social problems, pain and sickness, mood disorders, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, phobias, panic and grief and loss.

For young children experiencing toxic stress from recurrent child abuse or neglect, severe maternal depression, parental substance abuse, or family violence, interventions that provide intensive services matched to the problems they are designed to address can prevent the disruption of brain architecture and promote better developmental outcomes.

The more adverse experiences in childhood, the greater the likelihood of health problems in adulthood including heart disease, diabetes, substance abuse, and depression.11

Dr. Nathan Cobb is a Calgary - based psychologist and marriage & family therapist, with over twenty years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families find solutions to the following types of issues: marital conflict, recovering from an affair, family conflict, adolescent behaviour problems, blended family problems, parenting, depression, stress, anger management, self - esteem, substance abuse and addictions, and workplace issues.

Our experienced teen substance abuse counselors help each individual recognize their problem and give up the addiction willingly before it gets out of hand and becomes deadly.

* Sticking to your treatment plan * Attending therapy sessions as scheduled * Practicing healthy ways to ease painful emotions, rather than inflicting self - injury * Not blaming yourself for having the disorder but recognizing your responsibility to get it treated * Learning what things may trigger angry outbursts or impulsive behavior * Not being embarrassed by having this condition * Getting treatment for related problems, such as substance abuse * Educating yourself about the disorder so you understand its causes and treatments better * Reaching out to others with the disorder to share insights and experiences Remember, there's no one right path to recovery from BPD.

Parents should try to find a mental health professional with advanced training and experience evaluating and treating children and adolescents with substance abuse problems.

I specialize in helping clients overcome the negative effects of past unresolved trauma, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse or neglect or growing up in families with problems such as alcoholism, substance abuse or current life traumas or experiences that impact a person's ability to feel safe and connected.

«If you are struggling with a substance abuse problem and experiencing difficulty in making the decision to stop using drugs / alcohol, well struggle no more.

Placement experiences for 76 Project Connect children were compared to 80 state - involved children who had similar substance abuse problems.

Outcome measures assessed problem sexual behavior using the Adolescent Sexual Behavior Inventory; substance abuse, using the Personal Experience Inventory; and delinquency, using the National Youth Survey's self - report delinquency scale.

A significant portion experienced depression, divorce, and substance - abuse problems as adults.

They are also more likely to experience insomnia, substance abuse and relationship problems.

These experiences include abuse or neglect, the death of a parent, parental divorce or separation, witnessing domestic violence, living with someone who has a mental illness or substance abuse problem, and the incarceration of a household member.

I have extensive experience counseling those struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school problems, abuse, trauma, family conflict, divorce, self - esteem, substance use and emotional or behavioral disorders.

We can help you if are experiencing issues of depression, anxiety, self - esteem, PTSD, childhood traumas substance abuse and relational problems such as co-dependence.

Jennifer has spent several years working in organizations with individuals, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, crisis situations, relational problems, life transitions, self - harm, substance abuse issues, and suicidal thoughts.

I have experience and a passion to teach children and adults in crisis, as well as those with behavior problems, substance abuse, and grief issues, along with bipolar disorder how to manage and cope.

Specifically, the ACE Study model relies strongly on the idea that adverse childhood experiences create a burden of psychological stress that changes behavior, cognitions, emotions, and physical functions in ways that promote subsequent health problems and illness.22 Among the hypothesized pathways, adverse childhood experiences lead to depression and posttraumatic stress disorder, which in turn can lead to substance abuse, sleep disorders, inactivity, immunosuppression, inflammatory responses, and inconsistent health care use, possibly leading to other medical conditions later in life.23, 24 Therefore, childhood behavioral and emotional symptoms very likely represent a crucial mediator linking adverse childhood experiences and the longer term health - related problems found in the ACE substudies.