Adolescent Co-occurring Disorders Series

Description

Written by leading experts in the treatment of adolescent co-occurring disorders, this important new resource for professionals who work with youth presents authoritative information about substance use and mood disorders and substance use and disruptive behavior disorders. The series features reproducible, teen-friendly worksheets. Substance Use and Anxiety Disorders A comprehensive, simple, and practical approach to helping teens with substance abuse problems and anxiety disorders: in particular, panic attacks, phobias, general anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety. Substance Use and Mood Disorders Facilitators gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and common mood disorders. Worksheet activities are helpful for teens with substance-abuse issues who are also experiencing depression, dysthymia, or bipolar mood disorder. Substance Use and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Causes and treatment options -- including medications -- for ADHD are addressed. Worksheet activities help adolescents recognize symptoms of the disorder and initiate positive and productive thinking and behavior changes. Substance Use and Conduct Disorder By Cardwell C. Nuckols, PH.D., and Susan C. Nuckols, M.A., L.M.F.T. Provides the facilitator with the latest information on conduct disorders. Worksheet exercises help adolescents evaluate and adjust their thinking and behavior. Substance Use and Oppositional Defiant Disorder Outlines the symptoms and options for treating oppositional defiant disorder. Worksheet assignments encourage compliance among a population of adolescents who have difficulty in following through when told to do so. Substance Use and Adjustment Disorder Equips facilitators with a comprehensive understanding of adjustment disorders. Worksheet activities help adolescents resolve a difficult life situation and develop problem-solving skills. Publisher: Hazelden