Apr 25, 2022
Richard Capriola has been a mental health and substance use counselor for over two decades. He has treated both teen and adults diagnosed with substance use disorders including over a decade as a counselor at Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas. Richard is the author of “The Addicted Child”, a handy parental guide for adolescent substance abuse.
In this episode Richard will discuss adolescent substance abuse, how the pandemic changed teen substance abuse and warning signs every parent, teacher and coach should know about.
Key Takeaways
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Resources
The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse by Richard Capriola
Quotes:
“It doesn’t do me any good to treat a teen for marijuana use if I can’t help that teen with their anxiety. They’re going to continue to medicate.”
“Teens are interested in the brain and how it works, so I would teach them about the brain, and then I would introduce how drugs work in the brain.”
“Build a support system for yourself too. You’re going to need help and support too, not just your teen. This is going to be a journey.”