Adolsecent Drug Addiction Counseling

Running Head : ADOLESCENT DRUG ADDICTION COUNSELING

Adolescent Drug Addiction Counseling

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Abstract

Many have seen how substance abuse can cripple a young individual 's life and throw his potentials down the drain . But sometimes we cannot blame these victims especially when the parents themselves are struggling alcoholics or addicts who are not capable of proper guidance . Another reason is when there is simply no one available to advise them against the use of drugs and alcohol . But with or without guidance , the choice is always left upon

the adolescent . It is the same choice that he will be using on and on before , during and after the treatments . However , it is the responsibility of adults , mostly parents and counselors , to instill strength to teenage individuals in order for them not to succumb easily to stress and provoke them to use drugs and alcohol . More importantly , there must be continuous support especially in choosing the kind of treatment which is suitable to an adolescent 's personality Otherwise , the whole intervention will be doomed to failure even from the start

Table of Contents

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Introduction 4

Issues Related to Drinking 6

Issues Related to Drug Abuse 6

Stages of Drug Addiction 7

The Roles of Counselors 8

Conversation Process 9

Treatment 9

Importance of Treatment 9

Motivational Interviewing versus Brief Therapy 10

Other Popular Interventions 10

Prevention 13

Family Counseling 14

Conclusion 15

Introduction

The study of substance abuse is always relevant especially with regard to the plight of adolescents...