Teenage Substance Abuse: Dr. David Sack, Promises Treatment Centers: Signs a Teen Is Abusing Drugs | KNBC-LA
Dr. David Sack, Promises Treatment Centers: Signs a Teen is Abusing Drugs | KNBC-LA
Dr. David Sack, CEO of Promises Treatment Centers gives advice on what signs to look for in teens who may be abusing drugs. This is a segment every parent, sibling and relative should watch. “This is a wakeup call to every parent – it’s critical that they intervene early because teen brains are more vulnerable to its harmful effects,” according to NBC4 Medical Editor Dr. Bruce Hensel. Johanna Rodriguez was 16 when she went through treatment at Phoenix House, for methamphetamine addiction. “No one knew that every morning, Johanna had to get out of bed and take a hit of her pipe in order to make it to school. I spend my lunch in the bathroom getting high,” Rodriguez said. Dr. David Sack of Promises treatment Centers says he has seen an increase in teenage substance abuse in the last three years and parents should look for big shifts in behavior. www.promises.com
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