The Adolescent Substance Abuser

This series consists of the 23 products

Grade Level: Senior High (10-12)-Adult
Subjects: Health
Produced By: Governors State University
Year: 2002
Country: United States
Language: English

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Examines the prevalence of substance abuse and use in the schools; the etiology of such use/abuse; the pharmacology of abusable drugs as it relates to the physiological, psychological, and social development of youth; and methods of preventing, intervening, and/or treating substance use/abuse among youth and adolescents. Designed for teachers, counselors, and administrators in K-12 schools, as well as parents and other interested members of the community.

This series consists of the following products

Introduction: Adolescent Development Period, continued

By Governors State University - 2002

This class continues to present an overview of the adolescent development period from the instructor's perspective. In addition, Eric Erickson's…

Introduction: Adolescent Development Period

By Governors State University - 2002

This class provides an over view and introduction to the course overall. Class rules are discussed and the foundation is laid with an introductory…

Adoescent Development Period, continued

By Governors State University - 2002

This class continues to present an overview of the adolescent development period from the instructor's perspective. In addition, Eric Erickson's…

Risk Factors, Part 1

By Governors State University - 2002

Provides information specific to the "generation gap" that exists between "baby boomers" and adolescents of today. Risk factors such as those…

Risk Factors, Part 2

By Governors State University - 2002

Concludes the discussion of risk factors. It provides a look at the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. There is also list of "What Adolescents Need" which I…

Pharmacology and Epidemiology of Drugs, Part 1

By Governors State University - 2002

These classes focus on the pharmacology and epidemiology of adolescent substance abuse. The "Monitoring the Future Survey" by the University of…

Pharmacology and Epidemiology of Drugs, Part 2

By Governors State University - 2002

These classes focus on the pharmacology and epidemiology of adolescent substance abuse. The " Monitoring the Future Survey" by the University of…

Prevention Strategies, Part 1

By Governors State University - 2002

A continuation of the discussion on the previous lecture by Dr. Blevins on the adverse effects and benefits of various drugs. After this discussion…

Prevention Strategies, Part 2

By Governors State University - 2002

A continuation of the discussion on the previous lecture by Dr. Blevins on the adverse effects and benefits of various drugs. After this discussion…

Assessment, Part 1

By Governors State University - 2002

Focuses on assessing the adolescent substance abuser to determine the degree of impairment and potential level of care for treatment placement. A…

Assessment, Part 2

By Governors State University - 2002

This class continues the discussion on assessment from the previous class. It begins with a video insert which provides an overview of a youth…

Satanism and the Occult, Part 1

By Governors State University - 2002

These classes focus on the extent to which young people can turn to various religious cults which may have negative consequences for them and their…

Satanism and the Occult, Part 2

By Governors State University - 2002

These classes focus on the extent to which young people can turn to various religious cults which may have negative consequences for them and their…

Youth Gangs, Part 1

By Governors State University - 2002

This lesson provides a comprehensive review of youth gangs, including gangs, including what attracts young people to gangs and what can be done to…

Youth Gangs, Part 2

By Governors State University - 2002

The discussion continues on gangs and the class is shown examples of gang insignia and literature. Guest Expert: Thomas W. Fleming. Commander, Park…

Medical Complications of Drug Abuse

By Governors State University - 2002

An overview of adolescent pharmacology and the associated medical issues. It discusses the route of administration for various drugs and their…

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

By Governors State University - 2002

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHA) is one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders for children and adolescents. The Instructor…

Teen Sexuality, Part 1

By Governors State University - 2002

This lesson reviews teen sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases. HIV/AIDS, which is a preventable disease, affects millions of…

Teen Sexuality, Part 2

By Governors State University - 2002

This lesson reviews teen sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases. HIV/AIDS, which is a preventable disease, affects millions of…

Club Drugs

By Governors State University - 2002

Rave parties, club drugs, and ecstasy are now firmly part of the adolescent culture. Club drugs and raves will be discussed as well as specific side…

Student Assistance Programs

By Governors State University - 2002

This class provides an overview of student assistance programs. Student assistance program (SAP) components are discussed and reviewed along with…

Spirituality and Recovery

By Governors State University - 2002

The course instructor presents an overview of spirituality and recovery, and a holistic perspective of recovery is reviewed and discussed. Important…

Summary and Conclusion

By Governors State University - 2002

The course professor and students review major themes from the series.