NCTSN Resource
Understanding Substance Abuse in Adolescents: A Primer for Mental Health Professionals [1]
Type: Resource Guide
Provides statistics about adolescent trauma and substance abuse.
The following resources on Trauma and Substance Use were developed by the NCTSN.
Provides statistics about adolescent trauma and substance abuse.
Offers information on traumatic stress in adolescents.
Provides statistics about adolescent trauma and substance abuse.
Offers teens information about trauma, how it can affect them, and why they might use alcohol or drugs to deal with their experiences.
Ofrece a los adolescentes información sobre lo que es el trauma, cómo puede afectarlos y las razones por las que podrían llegar a consumir alcohol o drogas para enfrentar sus experiencias.
Summarizes the signs of intoxication, substance use, and abuse commonly reported by substance users. This guide for parents and caregivers describes different substances teens use, how a teen may look when on that substance, how they may act, and how the substance may make them feel.
Offers information on suicide, self-harm, and substance abuse prevention and treatment. This website promotes treatments that reduce the risk of serious health and behavioral health problems in youth.
Links
[1] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/understanding-substance-abuse-adolescents-primer-mental-health-professionals
[2] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/understanding-traumatic-stress-adolescents
[3] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/understanding-traumatic-stress-adolescents-primer-substance-abuse-professionals
[4] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/using-drugs-deal-stress-and-trauma-reality-check-teens
[5] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/el-uso-de-drogas-para-manejar-el-estres-y-el-trauma-una-dosis-de-realidad-para-los-jovenes
[6] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/recognizing-drug-use-adolescents-quick-guide-caregivers-and-adults
[7] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/asap-center-for-trauma-informed-suicide-self-harm-and-substance-abuse-prevention-treatment
[8] https://www.nctsn.org/print/860
[9] https://www.nctsn.org/print/860?page=1