Program Details
Management of Alcohol and Other Substance Use Among AdolescentsA free public education program Presented by: Sponsored by ** This program is FREE and open to the public. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Welcome The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry invites you to attend the 2010 Spring Symposium on Mental Health and Wellness. This program is for the families and friends of adolescents with substance use disorders. Specialists from the Department of Psychiatry will share their knowledge about new treatment approaches, and the various factors that contribute to the development of substance use disorders. Substance use disorders occur most frequently during adolescence and early adulthood. During this life stage, a number of factors are responsible for increasing the risk for the onset of these potentially devastating disorders. New research indicates that while youth are particularly prone to substance-related and psychiatric disorders, they have difficulty recognizing when they have a problem and often lack the motivation for change. Research also suggests that the earlier an individual begins treatment for these conditions the faster they can recover. However, youth are particularly difficult to engage in treatment and often do not follow through with appropriate therapy. Few recovery-specific social resources for this age-group exist. The combination of all these factors presents distinct treatment and recovery challenges. Please join us to learn about the risk factors that contribute to the development of substance use disorders in adolescents, and to find out how new research findings are shaping treatment approaches. We hope this program helps you and your family in the journey toward wellness. Date & Location:Saturday, March 13, 2010The Starr Center
Faculty A. Eden Evins, MD, MPH Co-Director, Center for Addiction Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital Associate Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School John Kelly, PhD Program Director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS) Massachusetts General Hospital Associate Director and Clinical Psychologist at the Center for Addiction Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School Martha T. Kane, PhD Clinical Director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS) Clinical Director of the West End Clinic Addiction Services Massachusetts General Hospital Instructor in Psychology (Psychiatry) Harvard Medical School Timothy E. Wilens, MD Co-Director, Center for Addiction Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital Director of Adolescent Substance Abuse Services Massachusetts General Hospital Associate Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School Program Organizers John A. Fromson, MD Associate Director of MGH Psychiatry Academy Massachusetts General Hospital Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School Anan Nathif, EdM Operations Director of MGH Psychiatry Academy Directions and Parking DirectionsMBTA Red Line (to Charles/MGH), Green Line (to Government Center) or Orange Line (to North Station).Printable public transportation and driving directions (pdf) ParkingFree parking will be available, with validation, in the Mass General Hospital parking lots.Refreshments Cost Questions?
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