My special expertise is working with people struggling
with substance use problems, as well as family members of those with substance use disorders.
Treatment and rehabilitation for youth
with substance use problems.
If you or your partner is struggling
with a substance use problem, I would highly recommend finding a therapist who specializes in BCT.
If you are struggling
with a substance use problem, whatever the substance is, you are going to need help to change.
Not exact matches
I respected him even more for admitting to being an alcoholic, facing up to his demons, undergoing rehabilitation and
using his post playing life providing support to others
with substance abuse
problems.
Available for download here is a presentation by Ruth Dalzell, Family Support Manager, National Children's Bureau, called «Children's voices in families
with problem substance use».
Dr. Hibbert also adds: «[
With men] there's lot more risk for alcohol or
substance use, and they might experience physical symptoms — internalizing their depression and it comes out as headaches or stomach
problems.»
The Correction Department has ended the
use of solitary confinement for all inmates under 22 years old and allocated funds to expand public health services throughout the criminal justice system,
with the aim of diverting more people
with mental health and
substance abuse
problems from Rikers.
New research from North Carolina State University finds that mental health courts are effective at reducing repeat offending, and limiting related jail time, for people
with mental health
problems — especially those who also have
substance use problems.
Our team is also looking into how mindfulness might help people
with other
substance use problems,» said co-author Shirley Serfaty (UCL Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology).
Among shelter users in Toronto, 40 per cent reported current drug
problems,
with marijuana, cocaine and opiates the three most frequently
used substances.
Those resolving cannabis
problems do so at younger ages,
with less assistance than those resolving other
substance -
use problems.»
While study participants also were much less likely to
use any formal sources of assistance or support in resolving
problems with cannabis than those whose
problems were
with other
substances, that finding was less common in those who resolved a cannabis
problem more recently, which may reflect the increased availability and potency of cannabis in recent years.
«Although we can't yet link pro-pot tweets to actual drug
use, we should be worried because many people receiving these messages are at an age when they are most likely to experiment
with drugs and develop
problems with substance use,» Cavazos - Rehg said.
«This paper shows that several A-CRA procedures are consistent
with procedures in evidence - supported treatments for common co-occurring mental health
problems, and as an example, describes in detail how A-CRA can be
used in the treatment of co-occurring
substance use and depression disorders.»
The committee reports «substantial evidence» linking early marijuana
use with substance abuse later in life and suggesting that cannabis increases the likelihood of respiratory
problems, motor vehicle accidents, and low birth weight in infants born to pot - smoking mothers.
The
use of medication to treat attention deficient hyperactivity disorder is linked to significantly lower risk for
substance use problems in adolescents and adults
with ADHD, according to a study led by researchers at Indiana University.
Peer support specialists are people
with a history of
substance use disorder or mental illness who are in recovery and have been trained to provide personal, experience - based guidance and assistance to others
with similar
problems.
In patients
with substance -
use problems, we see low levels of dopamine and certain dopamine receptors in the striatum, a brain region known to influence reward - related behaviors.
Add to this the unseen pressures — fractured or fragmented home lives, emotional or physical violence and abuse, struggles
with substance use, legal
problems, and the wide range of issues borne by the many immigrant communities across the country — and it makes for a period of unsustainable emotional distress.
Using peers to convince troubled friends and co-workers who have a
problem to seek help often guarantees the co-worker struggling
with substance abuse issues the same benefits as if he had self - reported.
The program provides outreach, case management and HCHV Contract Residential Services to ensure that chronically homeless veterans — especially those
with serious mental health and / or
substance use problems — can be placed in VA or community - based programs that provide quality housing and other specialized services.
CVMA partners
with Peer Assistance Services to provide confidential services to those in the veterinary profession who may be experiencing physical, emotional, psychological, or
substance use problems.
In addressing its e-waste
problem, the US is lagging behind the EU, which has recently created two new policies on ways to deal
with e-waste: the Restriction on the
Use of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directives.
Opened in 1957, it was designed to be «more clinic, than court,» fostering a child - centred approach to youth justice that aims to address the underlying factors that lead young people to conflict
with the law, including
problems at home, poverty and under - housing,
substance use and mental health issues.
Recently, Stu was nominated to The American Bar Association's Standing Committee on
Substance Abuse, which works to inform and educate lawyers and the public on programs that address substance abuse as well as the many problems associated with illegal
Substance Abuse, which works to inform and educate lawyers and the public on programs that address
substance abuse as well as the many problems associated with illegal
substance abuse as well as the many
problems associated
with illegal drug
use.
Alcohol is the most commonly
used addictive
substance in the United States: 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence along
with several million more who engage in risky, binge drinking patterns that could lead to alcohol
problems.
Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely
with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Consulted
with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues
with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on
problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically - related social and emotional needs of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and
substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans
with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted
with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and
used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.
Substance use problem severity, mental health symptoms, and trauma symptoms were measured at baseline, and follow - up data were analyzed
with prospective meta - analysis and hierarchical linear modeling.
While the data do not provide detailed information about the family or household circumstances prebirth or postbirth, previous research demonstrates that households
with heavy parental alcohol
use are at risk of instability, as well as concomitant risks such as abuse, poor family functioning, mental health
problems and illicit
substance use.13 17 29 This is likely to be an environment in which school attendance is not prioritised.
This 8 - hour training course gives people the tools to identify when someone might be struggling
with a mental health or
substance use problem and to connect them
with appropriate support and resources when necessary.
Often I work
with people in recovery from alcohol or drug
problems as well as assisting parents and families in dealing
with substance use in the family.»
I have a wide range of experience
with depression and mood disorders, anxiety, relational
problems, grief, severe mental illness,
substance use, and other co occurring conditions.»
Eastman House is a licensed residential treatment facility dedicated to providing treatment specific to the needs of women
with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health
problems.
3)
With adults and youth who have a spouse or parent experiencing or who have experienced a
substance use problem or mental illness.
It consists of an eight - week, professionally - led group program designed to assist parents concerned
with youth
substance use - related
problems.
«Authoritarian» parenting, characterized by high control and low warmth, is associated
with a lack of social competence and self - esteem, aggressiveness, and poor academic achievement; «permissive» parenting, characterized by high warmth and low control, is associated
with impulsive, aggressive behavior, and
substance use problems; and «disengaged» (sometimes called «neglectful») parenting, in which both warmth and control are low, is associated
with impulsivity, behavioral and emotional
problems, school dropout,
substance use, and delinquency.10, 11
«I have expertise in working
with children through adults who struggle
with issues such as anxiety,
substance use, divorce, grief, trauma, depression, and learning and academic
problems, as well as
with young adults transitioning to college or struggling to find direction.
Sara Becker, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of adolescents
with emotional, behavioral, and
substance use problems.
Whether you are struggling
with transitional life issues,
substance use problems, anxiety, or depressed mood, I would like to help.
Describes detailed trauma histories, mental health
problems, and associated risk factors (i.e., academic
problems,
substance / alcohol
use, and concurrent child welfare involvement) among adolescents
with recent involvement in the juvenile justice system.
Becker's research focuses on the evaluation and dissemination of effective treatment for adolescents
with substance use and co-occurring mental health
problems.
The CAFAS (18 scales) is a clinician rated measure of youth functioning and impairment for children referred for
problems with emotions, behavior,
substance use, or psychological
problems.
Substance abuse in Denver is a significant
problem,
with 21 percent of the city's residents reporting
use of illicit drugs over the course of the last year.
«I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in treating individuals dealing
with substance use and co-occuring disorders and their associated
problems.
In addition to
substance use problems I also work
with clients struggling
with Anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, and other problematic / impulsive behaviors such as self - harm and chronic suicidality.
This project investigated the influence of sub-threshold depressive symptoms in combination
with early onset
substance use on the subsequent development of mental health
problems in young people.
Prevalence and Timing of Diagnosable Mental Health, Alcohol, and
Substance Use Problems Among Older Adolescents in the Child Welfare System Keller, Salazar, & Courtney (2010) Children and Youth Services Review, 32 (4) View Abstract Reports the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, alcohol abuse / dependence, and substance abuse / dependence diagnoses assessed with a structured clinical interview protocol in a population - based, multi-State, age cohort of older adolescents about to exit child welfare
Substance Use Problems Among Older Adolescents in the Child Welfare System Keller, Salazar, & Courtney (2010) Children and Youth Services Review, 32 (4) View Abstract Reports the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, alcohol abuse / dependence, and
substance abuse / dependence diagnoses assessed with a structured clinical interview protocol in a population - based, multi-State, age cohort of older adolescents about to exit child welfare
substance abuse / dependence diagnoses assessed
with a structured clinical interview protocol in a population - based, multi-State, age cohort of older adolescents about to exit child welfare systems.
Child Welfare Training Toolkit: Helping Child Welfare Workers Support Families
With Substance Use, Mental, and Co-Occurring Disorders Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Provides learning opportunities and baseline knowledge on substance use and mental health problems in families receiving child welfare services; motivates and facilitates cross-systems work; and incorporates cultural awareness and competency in child welfare
Substance Use, Mental, and Co-Occurring Disorders Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Provides learning opportunities and baseline knowledge on substance use and mental health problems in families receiving child welfare services; motivates and facilitates cross-systems work; and incorporates cultural awareness and competency in child welfare practi
Use, Mental, and Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Provides learning opportunities and baseline knowledge on substance use and mental health problems in families receiving child welfare services; motivates and facilitates cross-systems work; and incorporates cultural awareness and competency in child welfare
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Center on
Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Provides learning opportunities and baseline knowledge on substance use and mental health problems in families receiving child welfare services; motivates and facilitates cross-systems work; and incorporates cultural awareness and competency in child welfare
Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Provides learning opportunities and baseline knowledge on
substance use and mental health problems in families receiving child welfare services; motivates and facilitates cross-systems work; and incorporates cultural awareness and competency in child welfare
substance use and mental health problems in families receiving child welfare services; motivates and facilitates cross-systems work; and incorporates cultural awareness and competency in child welfare practi
use and mental health
problems in families receiving child welfare services; motivates and facilitates cross-systems work; and incorporates cultural awareness and competency in child welfare practice.
Articles discuss issues in sibling relationships, including
problem behavior; interactions
with playmates and teachers; role of familism; links
with individual adjustment; maternal perception of sibling negativity; transition to siblinghood; parental differential treatment; adjustment; adolescent
substance use; conduct
problems; delinquency training; risk to siblings in abusing families; adjustment to chronic disability; and antisocial behavior.