#181: Does Your Teen Have A Substance Use Disorder, And If So, What To Do

It's such a frightening thought; "Does my teen or tween have a substance use disorder? Is this more than occasional use or experimentation?"

How are you supposed to know when your teenager has crossed that line? Who can help you determine if their substance use rises to the level of an "addiction"?

Today I'll clarify some terminology, tell you how to figure these things out and help you understand what level of care your teen might potentially need, if they do indeed have a substance use disorder.

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