Dear Ann and Readers On Troubled Youth Counseling
A teen writes of running away at 17 after abuse and neglect and criticizes government programs for kids. Dear Ann responds urging responsibility, seeking real help and steps to find counseling, noting mental health resources, clergy, and self help groups, and downplaying neighbors' opinions.
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Dear Ann
Ann
Better Business Bureau
Salvation Army
Family Service Assa
Catholic Charities
Jewish Federation
Lutheran Family Service
YMCA
American Psychiatric Assn
American Psychological Assn
Dearie
Crossroads clients face addiction debate and recovery hope
The piece follows Steve a 24 year old marijuana user who dismisses addiction fears, argues legalization could curb harm, and praises Crossroads while doubting personal need for help. John, a recent Crossroads patient, recalls early drug use, a drunken crash, and renewed resolve to stay sober, paying a heavy treatment debt.
Crossroads: 25-year-old ex-gang member turns life around
Scott Decker, once a Kansas City drug dealer, left cocaine use after hitting bottom and now manages Crossroads half-way house in Larned. At 25 he describes his street days, the ice storm, and his plan to become an alcohol and drug counselor while guiding others toward recovery.
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John
Crossroads
St. Louis
Cementary
Garden City
Scott Decker
Larned
Decker
Larned State Hospital
Kansas City
Drinking Differences in Women Linked to Life Stress and Roles
Conflicts over traditional sex roles and major life losses may underlie women’s alcoholism, says Dr. Sharon Wilsnack of the University of North Dakota. Her work points to role discrepancy, life transitions, and social double standards as factors, with a $500,000 NIH grant backing 1,000 women and 500 men interviews.
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Grand Forks
N.D
University of North Dakota
Sharon C. Wilsnack
Ms. Wilsnack
Wilsnack
National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
IBM
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