The frustration of a parent dealing with a teen and drugs is well known. Here is a PDF report that might help : Adolescent Brain Development and Drug Abuse. To make matters worse, 5 million adolescents suffer from clinical depression and 70% are undiagnosed. The numbers for drug & alcohol abuse are worse.; 10% of the 1.4 million American teens with SUD get treatment…” read the article here. Courtesy of “The Drug and Alcohol Scene”
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February 5, 2010 at 10:26 pm
ParentNarc
From a former undercover police drug detective who worked undercover as a student in high schools, I say great article and website. Please help me spread the word about my site as I will yours.
February 5, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Barbara
I am certain that part of the reason my son started using was to self medicate from depression and anxiety. Another great article. Thanks.
February 6, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Tom at recoveryhelpdesk.com
Very good article. Depression is very common among people who are opiate dependent, and addressing depression is an important part of recovery.
February 25, 2010 at 4:15 am
brad yomen
The 70% undiagnosed figure REALLY jumped out at me. That’s absolutely startling (and incredibly sad!).