Struggling with Substance Use

Deborah Lynch has taught at the elementary, high school, and college levels and recognized the need for greater awareness and understanding of student substance use on the part of school personnel. She is also a certified addiction counselor who works to increase awareness and support for students and their families in today’s schools.

• PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1. Understanding Adolescent Substance UseChapter 2. Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Trauma and Adolescent Substance UseChapter 3. Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: ADHD and Adolescent Substance UseChapter 4. Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Conduct Disorders and Adolescent Substance UseChapter 5. Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Depression/Anxiety and Adolescent Substance UseChapter 6. Understanding the Role of the Family and Adolescent Substance UseChapter 7. Understanding the Role of Peers and Adolescent Substance UseChapter 8. Understanding the Role of the School in Addressing Student Substance UseChapter 9. Understanding the Role of the Community in Addressing Adolescent Substance UseChapter 10. Making a Difference: Connection, Engagement, Resilience, and HopeAppendix A: Selected Reviews of Evidence-based ProgramsAppendix B: NIDA Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder TreatmentAbout the Author

After my years in the field working with dual-diagnosis, I can honestly say that a book written by an educator with knowledge in substance use disorders is the perfect supplemental resource for all educators. Research shows us the importance of understanding the impact of substance use and mental health from an early age, and allowing our educators to increase their awareness and understanding will provide the additional support our children truly need.