Episode 181. Richard Capriola: Substance use in Adolescents
In this episode, we're joined by Richard Capriola. Richard has been a mental health and substance abuse counselor for over two decades. He recently retired from Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas where for over a decade he treated adolescents and adults diagnosed with substance abuse disorders. He is the author of The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse.
In this episode, we explore:
substance use disorder
language around substance use
stigma
impact of pandemic
legalisation of marijuana
adolescent brain development
energy drinks
warning signs
how to talk to children about mental health and substance use
how to listen for the feelings behind words
and loads more.
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Richard Capriola - The Addicted Child
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