AIRED: September 8, 2014– 11 am PST
AUDIO REPLAY/DOWNLOAD Available 09-08-14
TITLE: “Cannabis Dependence, Adolescent Addiction Treatment”
SPECIAL GUEST: Jennifer Golick, LMFT
Teens today experience a unique set of pressures, and with the number of new drugs and the ease of obtaining all forms of cannabis these days, it can be easy for a teen to slip into a path of addiction. Marijuana abuse, as well as prescription drug addiction, are among the most prevalent issues among teens.
Adolescent Brain Neuroscience has shown that the white matter of the brain establishing neuron connectivity, continues to develop between the ages of 10 and 30. According to studies performed by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, exposure to exogenous cannabinoids, such as THC, during this period can permanently alter the brain’s neuron connectivity resulting in detrimental changes in higher order thinking and memory.
Get the facts about the dangers, as well as solutions as Jennifer describes for our audience Muir Wood Teen Treatment Center’s ground-breaking therapies that are helping teen’s break free from marijuana and other addictions, behavioral issues and/or any combination of co-occurring mental illness.
ABOUT JENNIFER GOLICK, LMFT
Jennifer Golick, LMFT, is the clinical director of Muir Wood Teen Treatment Center, Jennifer has over 16 years of clinical experience in a variety of outpatient and residential treatment facilities treating severe mental illness, chronic pain and addiction. Jennifer’s clinical specialties include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and family systems models focusing on helping individuals and families identify problematic patterns of thinking in order to affect systemic change. She is also a seasoned public speaker and has been a featured keynote speaker on Addiction Treatment.
