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When Is It Time for Treatment?

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding...

Alcohol-related problems - which result from drinking too much, too fast, or too often - are amon...

Updated 10 months ago by Noel Cochran

Beginning Your Recovery Journey

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Worried: A guide for Parents

You are an important part of the healing process   If you've made it through this guide, congra...

Updated 10 months ago by Noel Cochran

Joining Forces with Other Parents & Mentors

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Worried: A guide for Parents

You don't have to do this alone When we discover our child is struggling with substance use, it'...

Updated 10 months ago by Noel Cochran

The Power of Compassion and Connection

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Worried: A guide for Parents

When our children are struggling with substance misuse, one of the most constructive things we as...

Updated 10 months ago by Noel Cochran

Why Scare Tactics and Criticism Usually Backfire

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Worried: A guide for Parents

Believe it or not, your child's behavior makes sense   When we realize our child is using subst...

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Spotting Signs of a Problem

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Worried: A guide for Parents

Awareness is the first step toward positive change   As parents, we want to trust our kids. We ...

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Introduction

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Worried: A guide for Parents

Worried: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen Or Young Adult Misuses Drugs And Alcoho...

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Trauma and Healing (University of Minnesota)

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Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing Genocide. Slavery. Forced relocation. Destruction of cu...

Updated 10 months ago by Hunter Seabolt

Student Tools for Emergency Planning

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Inspire youth to prepare with FEMA’s Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) Curriculum. The ...

Updated 10 months ago by Hunter Seabolt

Social Media Disaster Tool Kits

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Flood Safety Social Media Toolkit The Flood Safety Social Media toolkit contains flood safety an...

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Sexual Abuse Prevention

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Stop It Now! Alternate name: Circles of Safety Hours of Operation: Monday 12 pm-8 pm EST Tuesda...

Updated 10 months ago by Pip Piepgras

Hurricanes, Tornadoes & Lighting For Kids

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Hurricanes, Tornadoes & Lightning Lesson For Kids | Extreme Weather! Definition of Extreme Wea...

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Additional Workup Resources

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Alcohol Screening and Brief Interventio...

Using the quick two-question screening tool and risk level estimates in this Guide, you’ll havea ...

Updated 10 months ago by Noel Cochran

Brief Motivational Interviewing

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Given the time constraints of your busy practice, you may wonder about quick and effective waysto...

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Confidentiality

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Alcohol Screening and Brief Interventio...

Confidentiality often plays a role in providing health care to adolescents. When it comes toalcoh...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Alcohol Screening and Brief Interventio...

About underage drinking patterns   About what age do kids start drinking? The average age at f...

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Action Checklist

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child A...

Establish a loving, trusting relationship with your child. Make it easy for your teen to talk ...

Updated 10 months ago by Hunter Seabolt

Warning Signs of a Drinking Problem

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Although the following signs may indicate a problem with alcohol or other drugs, some also reflec...

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Could My Child Develop A Drinking Problem

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child A...

This booklet is primarily concerned with preventing teen alcohol use. We also need to pay attenti...

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Help Your Child Say No

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child A...

Your child can learn to resist alcohol or anything else they feel pressured into. Let them know t...

Updated 10 months ago by Hunter Seabolt