Blog 18: Third Answer

Content:

Just like you did for answer 1 and 2 post your:

• EQ

How can a drug rehab counselor best help a teen with a history of substance abuse?

• Answer #3 (Write in a complete sentence like a thesis statement)

The best way for a drug rehab counselor to help a teen with a history of substance abuse is by combining medication with their treatment.

• 3 details to support the answer (a detail is a fact and an example)

- Detoxification is an important part of a treatment plan because it eliminates the drugs from the body and it also gets rid of the physical dependency. However, there are withdrawal symptoms and medications can be used to help the patient cope.

- They are effective in helping the addicted teen to stabilize their lives and reduce drug use.

Ex: Those addicted to heroin are given methadone during treatment.

-Drug abuse treatment must address brain changes caused by a long history of abuse, which requires the use of medication.

• The research source (s) to support your details and answer

SAMHSA: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

National Institute on Drug Abuse

• Concluding Sentence

The best way for a drug rehab counselor to help a teen with a history of substance abuse is by combining medication with their treatment because they help the patient learn to cope without the illegal drug by getting rid of the physical dependency.