Adolescents/Teens/Addiction & Brain Development DDAP
Adolescents/Teens/Addiction and
Brain Development DDAP
Alcohol and drug-related problems are serious health issues affecting almost every Pennsylvania community and family in some way, and the effect on adolescents can be exceptionally serious.
Friends may be drinking or using illegal drugs.
Family members may be struggling with addiction.
In addition, due to developmental changes occurring in the brain, adolescents/teens can be much more susceptible to developing problems with drugs and alcohol.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3399589/
Mental health issues also may coincide with substance use problems.
Recent studies suggest that anxiety is a particular area of concern for adolescents.
Thousands of Pennsylvania adolescents/teens from ages 15-17 are admitted to state-funded drug and alcohol treatment programs each year.
By arming themselves with the latest scientific information about drugs and alcohol,
as well as how addiction develops, adolescents and their caregivers can make more informed decisions and find out when and where to get help if they need it.
Parents Teen Educators
https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/parents-educators
Alateen
A program for teens whose loved ones are suffering from alcohol or drug disorders.