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A School-Based Program Identifying Personality Traits That Put Teens at Risk for Substance Use, with Dr. Patricia Conrod
A School-Based Program Identifying Personality Traits That Put Teens at Risk for Substance Use, with Dr. Patricia Conrod
A School-Based Program Identifying Personality Traits That Put Teens at Risk for Substance Use, with Dr. Patricia Conrod
Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Dr. Patricia Conrod discusses identifying personality traits that put teens at risk for substance use and a school-based program to help them.
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Get the buttons here!How Personality Traits Can Predict Teen Substance Use: Insights from Dr. Patricia Conrod
So what parents could do is put pressure on the school to allow these programs to happen. And you and parents have to become more comfortable, being proactive about just you know traits as opposed to you know it, necessarily meaning that there's a problem.
Ever wondered if certain personality traits could make teens more susceptible to substance use? Brenda Zane sits down with Dr. Patricia Conrod to shed light on this intriguing topic. Dr. Conrod and her team at PreVenture have pinpointed four specific personality traits that increase the likelihood of substance use among teens. But they don't stop there—they've developed a groundbreaking school-based program to help these at-risk kids turn their challenges into strengths.
The results are nothing short of remarkable, with significant reductions in alcohol consumption, drug usage, and even conduct problems among participants. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice for parents. You'll learn about the traits to watch out for, the science behind the PreVenture program, and why it's crucial to push for these interventions in schools. Dr. Conrod also delves into her experiences studying children of alcoholics and shares common patterns she observes in young people.
If you're a parent navigating the choppy waters of your child's substance use, this episode offers a lifeline of hope and actionable strategies.