EPISODE · Apr 22, 2020 · 27 MIN
Common Addiction-Related Personality Traits & Disorders to Keep An Eye On with Brenda Zane
from Hopestream: Parenting Kids Through Addiction & Mental Health · host Brenda Zane
ABOUT THE EPISODE:In this solo episode, I share common traits and disorders that I consistently hear about from parents who have kids with substance use disorder. Sometimes after describing my son and some of our challenges a mom or dad will look incredulous and say, "You just described my kid - to a T!"While I'm not a doctor, psychologist, or therapist I am a seasoned parent who hears a lot of stories and can't ignore the similarities I hear about our kid's personalities and struggles. You'll hear about diagnosable conditions like:Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)ADHD / ADDTraumaAs well as personality traits including:perfectionismobsessive behaviorrisk and danger-seekinghigh-sensory / sensory overloadEPISODE RESOURCES:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4403287/https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-and-substance-abuse-is-there-a-link#1https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1047279712001706?via%3Dihubhttps://theweek.com/articles/461011/why-are-smart-kids-more-likely-drugshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20375831https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112https://www.healthline.com/health/sensory-overload#related-conditionshttp://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/findings.htmlhttp://blogs.psychcentral.com/addiction-recovery/2012/03/emotional-trauma-addiction/https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.htmlU.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesNational Center on Addiction and Substance AbuseNational Institutes of HealthThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.
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ABOUT THE EPISODE: In this solo episode, I share common traits and disorders that I consistently hear about from parents who have kids with substance use disorder. Sometimes after describing my son and some of our challenges a mom or dad will look incredulous and say, "You just described my kid - to a T!" While I'm not a doctor, psychologist, or therapist I am a seasoned parent who hears a lot of stories and can't ignore the similarities I hear about our kid's personalities and struggles. Yo...
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