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April 3, 2013

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Teens and Alcohol

We know that it is illegal to consume alcohol under the age of 21 in the United States. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) a recent national survey showed: 16% of eighth graders reported drinking alcohol within the past month 32% of eighth graders reported drinking in the past year 64% of eighth graders say that alcohol is easy to get more girls than boys…
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April 3, 2013
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Treatment for Teenagers Part 3 of 3

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is consistent defiant, disrespectful and challenging behavior toward people in authority. The key is the behavior disrupts daily life at home, school and in public. Treatment for ODD usually consists of a combination of psychotherapy and medication. There are many types of therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is commonly used to help adolescents with oppositional behavior. Teenagers are able to actively participate in individual, group…
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April 3, 2013