We know the holidays can bring great joy, but also stress. For teens and adolescents struggling with substance use disorders, extra stress during the holidays can cause them to use or relapse. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes the importance of human interaction during this time of year and encourages relatives and friends to […]
Is your child suffering from a behavioral addiction to technology?
When you hear the word addiction, many parents immediately think of cigarettes, and drug and alcohol abuse. But, there is a wide range of compulsive behaviors that kids can excessively use to the point of disrupting their daily lives. For some families today, parents are seeing an out-of-control attachment to technology use, such as compulsive […]
How to talk with teens about pressures of drug and alcohol use
Talking with your teen about how to handle the pressures of drug and alcohol use isn’t always easy, but it is important. William Goldman, DO, medical director of the Addiction Services Program at Akron Children’s Hospital says it’s not about having one good conversation, rather it’s best to have frequent and on-going dialogue. “Adolescents are developmentally […]
Dare to address addiction: What parents need to know
By the time teens reach their senior year, nearly 70% of high schoolers will have tried alcohol, half will have taken an illegal drug and more than 20% will have used a prescription drug inappropriately, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Adolescents are “biologically wired” to take risks, seek large rewards and carve […]
Akron Children’s recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
On August 31, the world pauses to remember all those who have been impacted by substance use disorders. International Overdose Awareness Day, which works to raise awareness of overdoses and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, is a reminder that addiction impacts children as well as adults. “As we remember our loved ones who have […]
Dr. Friebert receives national award for leadership in palliative care medicine
Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Friebert, director of the Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care Division, for receiving the Project on Death in America Palliative Medicine Community Leadership Award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). Dr. Friebert will receive the award at AAHPM’s Annual Assembly in San Diego, Calif., in March. “Palliative care […]
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