Teen Substance Use, Mental Health and Body Image Michelle O'Reilly and when they won't stay

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both in parenting and professional practice

Supported by case studies

Conveying the reality of the counselling room

Teen Substance Use, Mental Health and Body Image Michelle O'Reilly and when they won't stayThis practical resource looks at the relationship between mental illness and substance use disorders in young people. While studies show the link between the two, drug use is often mistakenly viewed as 'deviant' behaviour rather than as a coping mechanism for unmet needs. This book offers schools and youth settings a different approach to both supporting young people and implementing preventative measures. The concept of risk taking in young people is