Because of life changes and life-questioning, Emerging Adults are at risk for problems related to alcohol and drug use. The increase in stress can lead to increased usage. Unfortunately, because of the brain development during this time, high use of alcohol and drugs can have long-lasting effects on a persons mental development. With cognitive development stunted or hindered, an Emerging Adult will likely make poorer life choices and increase the likelihood of addiction during their life.
So it is important for an Emerging Adult to successfully navigate this time of stress, change and adjustment.
Some holidays are more difficult than others for recovering alcoholics; St.Patricks day is often one of those holidays. It was once celebrated as a day to honor the Patron Saint of Ireland, it has evolved into an all you can drink party that has little to do with Ireland or St.Patrick at all. In most..
Women are the fastest growing segment of the population who abuse substances, according to several research studies that have been done recently. Although more women than ever are suffering from substance abuse disorders, there still is a small number of women who actually are receiving treatment for their addiction. Substance abuse in women is often..
Are you concerned your teenager or young adult is using marijuana? Below you will find 38 warning signs and symptoms for marijuana use. Marijuana use is very controversial across the nation, but something that cannot be denied, is the detrimental effect it has on young adults. It has been proven that young adults/teenagers who use..
The holiday season is stressful time for everyone. In this audio interview from Big Oldies 93.7 Dial-a-Doc, Charles Brookover MS, LCPC, CADC speaks about how to best handle holiday gatherings and properly set your expectations for holiday celebrations. Charlie Brookover works at FHN Family Counseling Center Jo Daviess County at 300 Summit Street Galena, IL..
The stages of change are a conceptualization that change is not a singular event; rather it is a series of steps someone progresses through. The idea can be applied to any number of behaviors but it is especially helpful to view it through the lens of addiction. Change is difficult. People get comfortable with where..
The older adult population is often overlooked, poorly understood, and underserved group amongst substance abusers. According to recent research, there are approximately 7 risk factors associated with substance abuse in the elderly. They are as follows: being male, experiencing major life changes, loneliness/depression, a previous history with substance abuse, comorbid psychiatric disorder, a family history..
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The period after high school through the late 20s is now considered a unique developmental phase, Emerging Adulthood. For Emerging Adults life is typically filled with an unprecedented amount of change and a time for asking many deeply-personal life questions. Robin Marantz Henig discusses some of these changes in her New York Times Magazine article
