Alcoholism & Addiction Prevention Q&A
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Is it okay to just try marijuana?
There are long term and cumulative effects of using marijuana. While these types of effects come from repeated use, someone who just wants to "try" marijuana needs to carefully think about their motivation. If they have a good experience, is there the possibility of using it again? If there is then
Answered by Rev. Christopher Smith
Explaining Alcoholism to Children
Carolyn, Alcoholism is a serious disease that can do a lot of damage within a family. Having not seen the particular book (which I would be willing to do), I cannot comment on whether the book provides a good message in a way that children would understand. This is certainly a challenge that surroun
Answered by Rev. Christopher Smith
Substance Abuse Education for Youth
There are quite a few educational programs out there for helping youth understand about substance abuse and to change/maintain their behavior towards it. Most of these are not provided in the long series of 15 minute sessions that you describe. You may be able to design something by piecing together
Answered by Rev. Christopher Smith
Helping Children Understand Alcoholism
With a family history of alcoholism, you are aware of some of the risks involved in problematic drinking. It is natural to want to protect your children from experiencing the negative consequences of problematic drinking. Before considering your son, let us first consider yourself. Did your knowledg
Answered by Rev. Christopher Smith
Drug Abuse Can Be Prevented
Over the years, a number of approaches have been used in the field of prevention . These include the community, schools, the individual, the family, and peer groups. My response will focus on the community and schools. COMMUNITY FOCUS Programs that focus on the community address one or more of the f
Answered by Dr. James Strawbridge
Socializing Your Children: Quality vs Quantity
Your concerns are important. One particular thought caught my attention: "I am concerned and have read that when children begin spending a lot of time without their parents they become more socialized by their peers, rather than mentored by an adult. In a daycare situation, there are obviously adult
Answered by Dr. James Strawbridge
ADHD and Addictions
As I have not met with you, your son or otehr involved around your situation, please be advised that the answers I am giving are still for a hypothetical case of someone that might be presenting as you have described. Only someone who is able to do a full assessment can reallly answer about your sit
Answered by Rev. Christopher Smith