Episode #456: The Addicted Adolescent with Host Sandra Beck

Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio speak with Richard Capriola, author of The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. Winner of 4 book awards. "This book may save your child's life" Reader Views Review. In non-technical language parents learn warning signs and how to identify and find treatment programs for their child. Brief chapters explain substances being used by today's adolescents, how drugs work in the teen brain, what assessments are important, treatment options and much more. This book hooks you right from the acknowledgment Richard has been a mental health and addictions counselor for over two decades. His work experience includes serving at a central Illinois regional crisis center and working as an addictions counselor for adults and adolescents for over a decade at Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas. Listen for a great offer from Apostrophe.com/militarymom and use code MilitaryMom to get your dermatology visit for $15 off. Also on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, I Heart Radio and GooglePlay.