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[voicesforvoices]

How 9/11 Created A Mental Health Crisis | Episode 119

[unknowingaddiction]

What can I do instead of participating in my addictive behaviors?

*The suggestions listed are not exhaustive, and are behaviors, habits, and hobbies I have used or heard from someone in a recovery program. If you would like to add something that has worked for you to this list, please comment below and I will add them to the list.

Listen to music mindfully

Meditate

Make or appreciate art- draw, craft, create music, write, sculpt, dance, photography

Go outside

Go for a walk

Plan a trip whether it be a vacation somewhere you have always wanted to go, or an outing alone or with friends

Think of what you can do to make your day

Think of what you can do to make someone else’s day

Partake in self care

Read a book

Call a supportive friend

Watch your favorite movie 

Learn something new

Build mastery

Pet your animal family member(s)

Garden

Exercise

Join a hobby or interest group 

Journal 

*Each individual is different with their own limits and abilities, not every replacement on this list will fit every individual. 

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[publichealthvoice]

Drug Use and Behavior Problems Among Youth

I chose to work with the NESARC dataset (National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions) because it contains rich data on substance use, mental health, and personal experiences across different age groups. I selected this dataset because I want to explore how drug use among young people may be linked to behavioral problems.

How I Chose My Topic: As someone passionate about public health, I’ve been noticing a worrying trend, many young people today are getting involved with drugs at an early age. This is not just about addiction—I’m also concerned about how drug use may lead to fights, school issues, and problems at home. That’s why I decided to explore the connection between youth drug use and behavioral issues.

Research Question

Is there a relationship between drug use and behavior problems among young people?

Topics I Chose to Study

Main Topic (Independent Variable): Drug use among youth

Second Topic (Dependent Variable): Behavioral problems (e.g., fighting, skipping school, disobeying parents)

My Personal Codebook: I went through the NESARC codebook and selected only the pages related to my two topics. These pages form my personal codebook.

 Codebook Pages Printed:

Section 1 (Age/Demographics): Pages 1–29

Section 3C (Drug Use & Impact): Pages 125–144

Section 11A (Behavioral Outcomes): Pages 419–436

Variables Selected

S3CQ12A1 (Section 3C)

S3CQ12A4 (Section 3C)

S11AQ1A1 (Section 11A)

S11AQ1A2 (Section 11A)

S11AQ1A4 (Section 11A)

AGE (Section 1)

Literature Review

To support my research question, I reviewed two academic articles related to youth drug use and behavior problems.

1. Disruptive Behavior Disorders and Substance Use in Adolescents

🔗 Clark & Winters, 2000 – Taylor & Francis This article explains that many teens who use drugs also show disruptive behaviors like fighting or skipping school. These behaviors may appear before or along with drug use, and they make addiction harder to treat. The authors recommend therapy and early interventions.

2. Substance Abuse in Young People

🔗 McArdle & McKenzie, 2011 – Cambridge.org This article looks at how substance use in teens often leads to behavior and mental health problems. It also talks about how many prevention programs fail due to poor implementation and follow-up. It recommends stronger, evidence-based approaches for helping young people.

Search Terms Used:

"youth drug use and behavior"

"substance abuse and behavior problems in adolescents"

"adolescent drug use and school trouble"

Hypothesis

Young people who report drug use are more likely to experience behavior problems such as fighting, skipping school, or having trouble at home or school.

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[cerev1ty]

Understanding and Treating Substance-Induced Mood Disorder

Substance-induced mood disorders can complicate recovery and mental health. Understanding the link between substance use and mood changes is key to effective treatment. Explore our guide to learn more.

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Blog by Dr. Harry Henshaw for drug addiction, alcohol dependency, substance use and mental health counseling for depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. https://www.enhancedhealing.com/blog

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Youth Substance Addiction in India Experts Advocate for Mental Health Solutions @neosciencehub YouthAddiction SubstanceUSe #ExpertsWarn Mentalpeace IndiaConcern

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From Party Life to Finding Myself: My Wild High School Story Join us as we share our life experiences, from growing up in a small town filled with partying and substance use, to navigating identity and the dangers of bad influences. Discover how our choices shaped us! #LifeChoicesPodcast #Podcast #LifeChoices #GrowingUp #Identity #SmallTownLife #Partying #SubstanceUse #PersonalGrowth #LifeExperiences #Inspiration via Lyfe Choyces https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvTcHk7G7O_yl3GNxLU1qA June 14, 2025 at 06:57PM

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Cannabis Use Linked to Thinner Cortex in Adolescents #neuroscience #scie...

Research shows that cannabis use during adolescence may be associated with a thinner cerebral cortex, particularly in areas linked to memory, decision-making, and impulse control. As the adolescent brain is still developing, this structural change could potentially affect cognitive functions long-term. Early intervention and education about the impacts of cannabis are essential for protecting brain health in young people.

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[voicesforvoices]

How Autism Changed Our Family Forever | Episode 120

[unknowingaddiction]

What is an addiction, and how do I know if I have one?

Hello and welcome to a small part of something greater than myself, 

something I made for you. 

I’m 

glad you’re here. 

I imagine you read that, and never paused 

to let it sink in, 

you didn’t allow yourself to 

feel it. 

So let me help you, 

feel it. 

Unlike most people and organizations, concepts and ideals, 

I’ll give you another chance, in fact, I’ll  give you unlimited chances, unconditionally. 

Feel it. 

I’m

Glad

You’re

Here. 

But, I must ask, what brought you here? 

What compelled you to continue reading this post?

You’re either connected to someone who has/had an addiction, 

Or you are the one with an addiction. 

Perhaps you wonder,

Why the bluntness? I don’t know that I have an addiction, what a bold assumption from an online stranger. 

Bold I may be, in this moment, but I can wager there is some nagging tendril that visits you when you least expect it, tickling your mind coldly– in still moments where your thoughts become something nearly tangible. This tendril, this ghost that haunts you, it whispers that you are in the grips of something seemingly impossible to get out of. 

You’re in way too deep. 

In fact, I think you have become close to a professional at banishing your ghost. 

I’ve been haunted too, and I know that they don’t stay banished for long. Our unconscious and subconscious mind begs it, summons it to come back to save us from 

Ourselves. 

That’s my guess at least. So, you are one of two sides on the same coin– or chip, whichever you find connection in. 

Now that we’ve established that you’re trapped, hopelessly. 

I hope you allow me to show you how to create 

keys. 

One for you, 

One for me, 

(Because helping you helps me)

One for all the rest of us trapped in keyless cages. 

To make the key for your keyless cage, I have to first fashion one, to teach, to be an example; shaping its body with my words. 

Words of experience will shape the bow of our key, 

Words of strength will shape the blade, 

Hope will shape the shoulder, 

And your own experience, perspective, and individuality will shape the unique cut of the key’s “teeth”. 

Occasionally, I will provide you with scholarly, peer-reviewed research and my own counseling professional opinion which will become the tip. 

Now then, back to our first question, and the question that led you here and kept you here. 

Do I have an addiction, and what is addiction?

Are you ready for the answer? 

Probably not, 

And that’s okay. 

But I pray that you 

Read this anyway. 

You already know the answer. 

In fact, you’re the only one who holds the answer 

to the question 

you seek. 

Maybe it lies 

buried, 

lies behind denial and, 

lies behind so many secrets and justifications,

lies behind failed attempts that you would rather not see,

lies behind 

years of lies 

to yourself and others. 

So then, what can you actually expect from me since I didn’t answer your question. 

I’m not here to convince you that you have an addiction, I’m not here to provide you with proof that someone you know has an addiction. Rather, I am here to nonjudgmentally share with you everything I know so that you can form your own educated understanding of who you are and if who you are aligns with who you dreamt of being. I will provide data and research on addiction prevention, recovery maintenance, harm reduction, substance use disorders, and treatment. In addition, I will incorporate the perspectives and stories of those who encounter addiction, this includes individuals with substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, and friends and family members of those with addictions. I will attempt to include multicultural applications and will make a point to have continuous improvement in my own multicultural competence. 

Stick around and questions will be answered and research will be provided. 

Follow or subscribe, like, comment, and share. 

All of this 

I request 

as a gesture of sacred reciprocity, 

our energy exchanged.  

Ask questions and I will tell you all that I know or don’t know. 

But take heart that you’re not alone. 

If you made it this far, 

Take a small token 

Of gratitude 

From someone who is 

Glad 

You 

Are 

Here. 

Gebo,

You are 

becoming. 

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[voicesforvoices]

How I Got My Family Back While Staying Sober | Episode 121

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