Our interview today is with Suzanne Winlove-Smith, a mediation strategist with the Ottawa Courts.
Suzanne is with us today to see if we can uncover much more to what is underneath this escalating issue facing society worldwide with our teen deaths due to drug overdoses. In her work with kids, as she lovingly calls them, she sees the stresses and level of pain that these young people are experiencing. In her words, “there is an epidemic of anxiety out there”
Here is an outline of some of the topics covered in today’s conversation.
When getting married, no one thinks about it ending in divorce
Divorce brings up so much fear in couples
It is the death of their hopes and dreams and these need to be grieved before moving on
When it gets to the courts there is already so much anger causing people to behave badly
Children are often forgotten and will make up their own stories about it all being their fault
Adults forget that their kids hear and feel things that may not be spoken
Adverse childhood event studies have shown 4 or more can lead to addiction
More education and understanding about relationships and divorce
Adults need to take a stand and become Hero’s to their kids by modeling better behaviour
More discussions about these hard to deal with topics – we don’t always have to have the answer but listening can be healing.
Today we are talking to Nadine Doyle, a social service professional who has a broad range of skills and experience in supportive counseling, community outreach, program delivery and workshop facilitation. Her career has taken her into many areas such as Employment Services, Addictions Counselling, traditional and alternative Education Service, Mental Health Services, Women’s Issues, Child & Youth Counseling and as well as with At-Risk Youth.
Nadine is with us today to help us have a better understanding about addictions. I’m asking Nadine to put her addiction councilor’s hat back on and speak to us about her involvement with teens, and adults with drug & alcohol addictions.
Here is an outline of some of the topics covered in today’s conversation.
The age range of teens and young adults seen for counseling
Referral Systems in place in schools and community
Harm Reduction philosophy versus AA philosophy
Understanding the types of cocaine available
Natural teen curiosity and Fish Bowl parties
Trauma and the importance of support in those moments
Story of drug dealer and Nadine’s education into this world
Trust – an important factor
Government Funding – helping to create training and education – Peer Help – certification
The importance of choices and support and motivation
An interview with Dr. Maxine Reardon-DeButte, Associate Professor of Psychology at West Texas A&M University. Dr. DeButte holds a doctorate in psychology & neuroscience and teaches on various topics within these areas.
Dr. DeButte is with us today to see if we can uncover what is underneath this escalating issue facing society worldwide with our teen deaths due to drug overdoses.
Here is an outline of some of the topics covered in this in-depth conversation.
What Creates Addiction
Adolescent Brain
Theories of Addiction
Reward Model – Positive Reinforcement
Opiates & Rewards System
Predisposition
Teen Brain
Overactive limbic System
Risk Factors
Drugs cross over socioeconomic status
Factors that help – early education
Not one model fits all – policy makers in education, law enforcement, health, and parents need to be involved
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