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Beyond Just 'Saying No': Rethinking Strategies for Youth Substance Prevention
Beyond Just 'Saying No': Rethinking Strategies for Youth Substance Prevention
Beyond Just 'Saying No': Rethinking Strategies for Youth Substance Prevention
Wednesday 20th September 2023
Discover new strategies for youth substance prevention with Dwight Hurst and David Livingston. Learn about emotional growth, community engagement, and positive rebellion.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Chronic substance use inhibits neural pathways, cognitive abilities, decision-making, and emotional regulation in young individuals
- Correlation between consistent marijuana use and increased risk of psychotic episodes
- Advocating for creating safe spaces for open dialogue and promoting positive rebellion and healthy decision-making
- Emphasizing the role of community engagement and activities in protecting against substance misuse and promoting mental well-being
This show is a production of the Waismann Method Opioid Treatment Specialists and Pop Collar Productions. Our music is the song Medical by Clean Mind Sounds. On behalf of David and Claire and all of us here, I just want to thank you again for listening and let you know out there to continue to ask questions. Because if you ask questions, you can find answers. And if you find answers, you can find hope. Goodbye for now. We'll be back with you again soon.
Have you ever thought about how we can better protect our youth from substance misuse? In this episode, Dwight Hurst and David Livingston, experts from the Addiction, Recovery and Mental Health podcast, take a refreshing look at strategies for youth substance prevention. Inspired by Clare Waismann's blog on the impact of substance use on young adults' emotional growth, the hosts tackle the complex topic with empathy and expertise.
They discuss how chronic substance use can mess with neural pathways, making it tough for young people to make sound decisions and regulate their emotions. But it's not all doom and gloom. The episode highlights the power of community engagement and activities like sports or clubs in acting as protective barriers against substance misuse. The concept of 'positive rebellion' from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is introduced, showing how channeling creativity and individuality can be a strong defense against drug abuse.
Wrapping up on a hopeful note, the hosts emphasize the importance of caring adults in a young person's life, boosting resilience against addiction and mental health challenges. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in fresh, effective approaches to youth substance prevention.