Substance Abuse in Adolescents: Detection, Treatment and Prevention

Substance Abuse in Adolescents: Detection, Treatment and Prevention by Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski

Some choice excerpts:

"Why are so many adolescents using drugs today? Because they emulate adults. For whatever sociologic and psychologic reasons, alcohol and drug use among adults is very prevalent, and the kids are simply following the pattern set by adults."

"Which youngsters are at risk of getting into trouble with alcohol or drugs? All of them! Chemicals are an 'equal opportunity destroyer.' The idea 'We are a fine, loving family' or 'We are a Torah observant family' should not lull anyone into thinking, 'It can't happen in my family.' It can and it does. I have treated youngsters from the finest families and from families that were completely Torah observant. We must remove our blinders. Drugs are used by youngsters in yeshivas and in religious girls' schools. Kids are using drugs and are dealing drugs."