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RE Renegade child!

Answered by Cali Estes, MS, ICADC, CAP, IMAC,CYT

Question

Have a 16 yr old that cuts and smokes weed/ cigs not doing well in school. We have her in therapy already, does not seem to be helping. Next step should be?

Hi

How long has she been in therapy AND is the therapist trained I addiction. Also what is causing it?  Trauma, peer pressure, learning disability?  Something kicks it off,   you need to get to the why and the what and solve it and the addictive behaviors go down. Where are you located?

My suggestions would be to find an addiction therapist or coach that specializes in teen addiction. This can be done in person or by Skype and get to the bottom of the why. Is there any other drugs involved or just weed?  and is weed legal where you are?  I need a tad more info....

About the Expert

Cali Estes

MS, ICADC, CAP, IMAC,CYT

Miami, United States of America

Specialties

Anger Management, Anxiety or Fears, Trauma and PTSD, Divorce, Life Coaching, Addiction or Substance Abuse, Psychological Testing & Evaluation, Mood Disorders, Spirituality, Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence, Chronic Pain or Illness, ADHD, Impulse Control Disorders, Relationship Issues, Women, Eating Disorders, Depression, Thinking Disorders

License

my_license #CAP 5349, ICADC 709965

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