I’ve heard that methamphetamine is very addictive. Is there a treatment and is it true that it’s more of a problem in rural areas? ANSWER

What are some screening tools that can be used to assess youth substance abuse? ANSWER

Is it really true that smoking is a gateway drug to alcohol and more serious drugs? ANSWER

I have heard that children of parents with alcoholism are at risk for developing mental health and substance use problems. What are the risks, and what can we do to help these families? ANSWER

What are club drugs? ANSWER

What are some effective treatments for adolescent co-occurring disorders? ANSWER

I have heard that integrated treatment models have proven effective for treating clients with co-occurring (substance abuse and mental health) disorders. What is integrated treatment, and what makes it effective in treating youth with co-occurring disorders? ANSWER

What exactly is Psychosis, and can drug use lead to psychosis in teenagers? ANSWER

I have heard many conflicting things about the drug “Ecstasy.” What exactly is Ecstasy, and how are youth affected by this drug? ANSWER

What distinguishes clinical depression from normal sadness in children and youth, and how can I seek help for a young person who is depressed? ANSWER

Have you ever wondered why boys/men and girls/women think and act so differently? ANSWER

Why should our society fund and focus on the prevention and treatment of childhood mental health disorders? ANSWER

What signs or symptoms do most families experience when their youth is struggling that lead them to decide to seek help? ANSWER

Is substance abuse treatment a part of the system of care community (SOC) grant funding? ANSWER

What are the basic components of relapse prevention? ANSWER

How do we ensure our mental health and substance abuse treatment services have long lasting effects? Part Three: The critical components toward developing integrated treatment services for youth ANSWER

How do we ensure our mental health and substance abuse treatment services have long lasting effects? ANSWER

What are the critical components for developing effective adolescent treatment programs? ANSWER

What is the difference between screening and assessment for a substance use disorder (SUD)? ANSWER