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How Childhood Maltreatment Results in Adolescent Cannabis Abuse
Posted on June 10, 2011
Trauma during childhood has been linked to many negative outcomes in adolescence and adulthood. Children who experience trauma are more likely to initiate alcohol and drug use before adulthood
Horses Help Troubled Youth
Posted on April 12, 2011
Many youngsters exposed to abuse and trauma are turning to horses in order to confront their emotional issues. A horse doesn’t judge you. A horse doesn’t answer you back; it just listens, which is sometimes exactly what’s needed. Horses have a way of getting kids to smile and let their guard down – something that may be difficult to achieve through a traditional therapy session – even with the help of a trained and experienced counselor.
Children of Disasters Face Heightened Emotional Problems
Posted on September 8, 2010
When we see the aftermath of a disaster, we often worry about the wellbeing of those affected: will they have food, shelter, health care, etc. What may not be as easy to identify are those who deal with mental health issues as a result of the disaster. This is especially true for children who may get lost in the process.
Link Discovered Between Difficult Childhood and Teen Drinking
Posted on July 5, 2010
African researchers have discovered that adolescents who experienced difficult childhoods are likely to start abusing alcohol as teenagers. The study, published in BioMed Central’s journal Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, analyzed data from 9,189 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 living in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi, and Uganda.
Childhood Adversity Can Weaken Brain’s Response to Rewards
Posted on July 22, 2009
Childhood adversity can have an impact on a person in ways beyond what is visibly noticeable. According to a new Science Daily release, research suggests that this adversity is associated with diminished neural activity in brain regions that have been implicated in the anticipation of possible rewards.
