NCTSN Resource
Engaging Adolescents in Treatment (Tips for Mental Health Professionals)
Type: Fact Sheet
Discusses ways to better engage adolescents who have experienced trauma in treatment.
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NCTSN Resources
The following resources on Trauma and Substance Use were developed by the NCTSN.
NCTSN Resource
Engaging Adolescents in Treatment (Tips for Substance Abuse Professionals)
Type: Fact Sheet
Offers an introduction to issues regarding engaging adolescents in treatment that providers must consider when treating adolescents with symptoms of both traumatic stress and substance use.
NCTSN Resource
Helping Your Teen Cope with Traumatic Stress and Substance Abuse
Type: Fact Sheet
Provides information for parents and caregivers whose teen might be or is experiencing substance abuse and/or stress from a traumatic event. This fact sheet is a part Understanding the Links Between Adolescent Trauma and Substance Abuse: A Toolkit for Providers.
NCTSN Resource
Making the Connection: Trauma and Substance Abuse
Type: Fact Sheet
Provides background statistics on trauma and substance abuse, describes the risk factor interactions between trauma and substance abuse, and outlines challenges to care and possible solutions.
NCTSN Resource
Making the Connection: Trauma and Substance Abuse - Fact Sheet Series for Providers Treating...
Type: Fact Sheet
Explores links between trauma and substance abuse.
NCTSN Resource
Treatment for Youth with Traumatic Stress and Substance Abuse Problems
Type: Fact Sheet
Outlines treatment options for youth with traumatic stress who are experiencing substance abuse problems.
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Understanding Substance Abuse in Adolescents: A Primer for Mental Health Professionals
Type: Resource Guide
Provides statistics about adolescent trauma and substance abuse.
NCTSN Resource
Understanding Traumatic Stress in Adolescents
Type: Special Resource
Offers information on traumatic stress in adolescents.
NCTSN Resource
Understanding Traumatic Stress in Adolescents: A Primer for Substance Abuse Professionals
Type: Resource Guide
Provides statistics about adolescent trauma and substance abuse.
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Using Drugs to Deal with Stress and Trauma: A Reality Check for Teens
Type: Resource Guide
Offers teens information about trauma, how it can affect them, and why they might use alcohol or drugs to deal with their experiences.
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El Uso de Drogas Para Manejar el Estrés y el Trauma: Una Dosis de Realidad para los Jóvenes
Type: Fact Sheet
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.
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Recognizing Drug Use in Adolescents: A Quick Guide for Caregivers and Adults
Type: Resource Guide
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.