Free Webinar
Navigating Adolescent Substance Abuse and Behavioral Addictions
Substance use problems and behavioral addictions in adolescents vary in severity and interfere in many life areas. Both can contribute to significant family conflict, school-related problems and increase the risk for other health problems. Learn the signs, symptoms, and other considerations of substance use and behavioral addiction in Adolescents including different treatment options. This course will also examine communication techniques and potential motivators for engaging youth in accepting treatment.
Presenters: Dr. Bradley Zicherman, M.D. and Karen Parsons, LCSW
Moderator: Dr. Mari Kurahashi, M.D.
Parenting Classes
Navigating Adolescent Substance Use
Behavioral addictions and substance use in adolescents vary in severity and interfere in many life areas. They can contribute to significant family conflict, school-related problems and increase the risk for other health problems. Learn the signs, symptoms, and other considerations of substance use and behavioral addictions in adolescents including different treatment options. This course will also examine communication techniques and potential motivators for engaging youth in accepting treatment.
$225 per Caregiver (Please inquire via email if you are interested in learning about our scholarship option: parentingcenter@stanford.edu)
Individual Treatment
Youth Recovery Clinic
The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is now offering clinical services for youth with substance and behavioral addictions. Video game addictions are among the many behavioral addictions treated in the clinic.
This new clinic, offered through Stanford Children's Health, is designed to help with the treatment needs of individuals up to age 25 who suffer from both addictions and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
Wellness Resources
Mindfulness practices can reduce stress and cultivate wellness for parents and children. The Stanford Mindfulness Program offers classes for parents and teens as well as recorded guided mindfulness meditations through the SPC website and YouTube channel.