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Special Encore Presentation: Teen and Adolescent Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse with Guest David Sheff
Special Encore Presentation: Teen and Adolescent Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse with Guest David Sheff
Special Encore Presentation: Teen and Adolescent Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse with Guest David Sheff
Monday 20th July 2015
David Sheff discusses teen prescription drug abuse and The Medicine Abuse Project on 'One Hour AT A Time'. Learn more about prevention and treatment.
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Get the buttons here!David Sheff on Teen Prescription Drug Abuse and The Medicine Abuse Project
This is a disease that can happen to anyone. I wrote, you know, after The New York Times Article, and it chronicles our family's story, The Years actually that you know, that we spent in the trenches with this, and also I started to write about some of the research that I had, some of what I learned about addiction, the disease itself and again, what we can do to prevent it and what we can do to treat it.
Ever wondered how prescription drug abuse has quietly become a massive issue among teens? In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', Mary Woods chats with David Sheff, an acclaimed author and advocate, about this very topic. Sheff, known for his memoir 'Beautiful Boy', opens up about his family's struggle with addiction and how it led him to work with The Medicine Abuse Project.
This initiative aims to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse, especially among adolescents. Sheff dives into startling statistics, like how prescription drug misuse among teens has spiked by 33% since 2008, driven largely by stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall. He also highlights a sobering fact: 70% of teens get these drugs from family and friends.
The conversation touches on why parents often fail to discuss the risks of prescription drugs with their kids and how this lack of communication contributes to the problem. The episode isn't just about doom and gloom; it's also packed with actionable advice. Sheff talks about the importance of addressing co-occurring mental health issues alongside substance abuse and stresses the need for evidence-based treatments. He shares his insights on managing medications and the crucial role of supportive employment in recovery.
Through personal anecdotes and hard-hitting facts, Sheff's message is clear: addiction can happen to anyone, but awareness and open conversations can make a world of difference. If you're a parent, educator, or someone concerned about the rising tide of teen prescription drug abuse, this episode offers both hope and practical solutions.