EP 110: The Addicted Child - Richard Capriola

King13 Interviews Award winning Author Richard Capriola of his book "The Addicted Child."  His goal is to equip you with what you need to help your child and yourself as you navigate this addiction process.

 

"Powerful, poignant & honest" Goodreads Review. Winner of 4 book awards. In this short but powerful book you will learn:The warning signs every parent should know, How drugs work in the teen brain, Assessments needed for a complete diagnosis, The full range of treatment options, How to identify effective treatment programs, and much more "A guide that is both informational & gripping." Goodreads Review. "A valuable resource to all persons"  Major R Bradshaw, Neuropsychologist, Methodist Hospital" I strongly recommend this book to anyone close to adolescents" Dr. Cory Walker,  Psychiatrist, Baylor College of Medicine." A great deal of information that is concise and understandable" Jennifer Malone, MD

 

Richard Capriola spent 11 years working as an addictions counselor for Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas before retiring in 2019. Menninger Clinic is one of the top ten psychiatric hospitals in the United States and specializes in the assessment, stabilization and treatment of adults and adolescents with substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. During his tenure there he worked in the Adolescent Treatment program and the adult Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment and Stabilization program. Working closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and nurses he was responsible for comprehensive assessments and individual and group counseling with patients diagnosed with substance use disorders.

 

The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse 

https://helptheaddictedchild.com/

 

No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  

Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     

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