What Are the Most Effective Treatments for Teenage Substance Abuse?

What Are the Most Effective Treatments for Teenage Substance Abuse?


Dr. Oscar Bukstein, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Texas-Houston, is an expert in substance abuse in adolescents. Here he discusses abstinence and the benefits of family- and community-based treatments

 

Wyo. program shows parents dangers at teen parties
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(AP) — The Substance Abuse Advisory Council wants to attack the problem of teenage drinking and drug use from every angle. That means not only educating teens about the risks and consequences of substance abuse, but teaching parents that they're part …
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US drug abuse survey: Prescription abuse falls for some, marijuana still most
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(CBS News) A new survey on the state of drug use among U.S. teens and adults suggests drugs are still a big problem for many Americans. Teen drug abuse: 14 mistakes parents make · Survey reveals shocking levels of teen drinking, drug abuse · Five signs …
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