Tag Archives: substance abuse

Our Youth Deserve Better: We Fail Our Youth When They are Most at Risk for Drug and Mental Health Problems.

I co-authored this piece with Sarah Samuelson for Psychology Today.  In the piece we write that transition-age youth (age 18-25) are at high risk for mental health, physical health, and substance use problems, yet they are falling through the cracks due to … Continue reading

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Is Marijuana Addictive?

Provocative question!  See my discussion of this issue here at Psychology Today.

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Psychology Today post about interplay between mental health concerns and substance abuse

See this post: It explores the relationship between psych and substance abuse issues, with special emphasis on ADHD.

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New book! Almost Addicted published by Hazelden Press!

New book entitled Almost Addicted. Do you think your pot smoking is hindering your relationships? Does it feel as if you’re just a tad too dependent on the pills your doctor prescribed for pain? Almost Addicted will help you assess … Continue reading

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