Beyond Detox, Beyond Sobriety
Where alcohol is concerned, detoxification or “drying out” is not treatment, but only the first step toward a booze-free existence.
Building Resistance in Adolescents: Peer Pressure vs. DARE
Two studies look at the influence of peer pressure and substance abuse prevention programs on the risk-taking behavior of adolescents.
Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) Increases Resilience in Children
A new randomized, controlled trial of Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PICT) for toddlers shows significant results in improving resilience in children.
Using Storytelling to Build Resilience in Children
A systematic review of the use of storytelling to build resilience in children finds substantial agreement using a variety of measures.
Sobriety and Recovery — Know the Difference
Sobriety is a state, while recovery is a never-ending responsibility to dig into the emotional, psychological, and behavioral patterns that led the person into addiction in the first place.
Bullying and Substance Use Disorder
Studies show that the perpetrators of bullying are much more susceptible to substance abuse than the victims of bullying.