Lifespan Development Paper: Parents Of Teens Who Use Drugs
Lifespan Development Paper
Parents of Teens Who use Drugs
PSYC3210
Capella University
October 27, 2013
Parents of Teens Who Use Drugs
. The topic I have chosen to do my questions on is Parents of teens who are into drugs and the addiction issues that arise from the use of drugs. I will go over the process of determine what may have caused the addiction; if there child is addicted, along with questions on how to seek the proper treatment for their teen. I chose this topic because I personally have had family members and loved ones who are addicted and have even lost their life due to opioid addiction. I feel that this topic is a huge issue in today’s society of our young adults and teens. I will go over the issues that are …show more content…
When an adolescent gets involved with individuals who pressure them to perform risky behaviors they tend to get into trouble and end up in the justice system. “Positive communication and overall functioning may help improve the teens and families to recognize the effects of drug use on criminality and other aspects that relate to it; such as anger, that may help with the halt and progression of addiction”(Young, C. E. (1999).
“Using information about adolescent development and the risk factors that contribute to substance abuse, the proposed program was designed to reduce the likelihood of the progression of addiction and delinquency. The program is a family-based one that incorporates extensive assessment, group therapy, education, and coordination of services” (Young, C. E. …show more content…
These programs are more geared towards adults and their needs. “Experts agree that adolescent treatment cannot just be adult treatment modified for kids. The program should be developmentally appropriate for adolescents. It should also actively engage the family, which is the primary provider of financial support and the dominant force in the adolescent’s life. In addition, the program should address the many different contexts which shape the teen’s environment, such as school, healthcare, recreation, peer groups and where necessary, juvenile court and probation” (Drug Strategies).
2. What type of assessment process is involved in addressing the teen’s issues with drugs?
When you contact our program we will ask you a series of several questions to determine if we would need to do a more intense assessment on the issue. These questions help us here at the program determine how extreme the drug addiction is and if there is a real issue with drug addiction or just a behavior. “Assessment provides a road map for developing an effective treatment plan tailored to the adolescent’s specific needs. Most programs do not use standardized, scientifically-sound screening and assessment instruments” (Drug Strategies).
3. How much will the family are involved with the teen’s process of
Parents of Teens Who use Drugs
PSYC3210
Capella University
October 27, 2013
Parents of Teens Who Use Drugs
. The topic I have chosen to do my questions on is Parents of teens who are into drugs and the addiction issues that arise from the use of drugs. I will go over the process of determine what may have caused the addiction; if there child is addicted, along with questions on how to seek the proper treatment for their teen. I chose this topic because I personally have had family members and loved ones who are addicted and have even lost their life due to opioid addiction. I feel that this topic is a huge issue in today’s society of our young adults and teens. I will go over the issues that are …show more content…
When an adolescent gets involved with individuals who pressure them to perform risky behaviors they tend to get into trouble and end up in the justice system. “Positive communication and overall functioning may help improve the teens and families to recognize the effects of drug use on criminality and other aspects that relate to it; such as anger, that may help with the halt and progression of addiction”(Young, C. E. (1999).
“Using information about adolescent development and the risk factors that contribute to substance abuse, the proposed program was designed to reduce the likelihood of the progression of addiction and delinquency. The program is a family-based one that incorporates extensive assessment, group therapy, education, and coordination of services” (Young, C. E. …show more content…
These programs are more geared towards adults and their needs. “Experts agree that adolescent treatment cannot just be adult treatment modified for kids. The program should be developmentally appropriate for adolescents. It should also actively engage the family, which is the primary provider of financial support and the dominant force in the adolescent’s life. In addition, the program should address the many different contexts which shape the teen’s environment, such as school, healthcare, recreation, peer groups and where necessary, juvenile court and probation” (Drug Strategies).
2. What type of assessment process is involved in addressing the teen’s issues with drugs?
When you contact our program we will ask you a series of several questions to determine if we would need to do a more intense assessment on the issue. These questions help us here at the program determine how extreme the drug addiction is and if there is a real issue with drug addiction or just a behavior. “Assessment provides a road map for developing an effective treatment plan tailored to the adolescent’s specific needs. Most programs do not use standardized, scientifically-sound screening and assessment instruments” (Drug Strategies).
3. How much will the family are involved with the teen’s process of