Richard Capriola has been a mental health and addictions counselor for over two decades. He recently retired from Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas where for over a decade he treated adolescents and adults diagnosed with substance abuse issues. He is the author of a new book for parents entitled "The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse."

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• What drugs are today's teens using and what changes have their been over the years
• What warning signs should parents know about
• The first thing parent should do if they suspect substance abuse
• How the pandemic impacted teen mental health and compulsive behaviors
• How mental health issues impact teen substance abuse

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