1 hr 39 min
Episode 86: Addicted Child (Richard Capriola) Straight Talking Mental Health
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- Mental Health
"Every child is vulnerable to being captured by alcohol or drugs - every child!"
Episode 86:
This week we are talking to author Ricahrd Capriola about his book "The Addicted Child." Richard tells us some of the warning signs to look out for with teenagers and substance abuse, some of the underlying issues which can lead to addiction, the impact of drugs on the developing brain and what not to do as a parent if your child is abusing drugs.
Allan & Peter discuss the mental health challenges of being a father after a correspondence from a dad who is feeling suicidal, we're riled at the dramatic rise in the cost of living, Peter jumps on the Encanto buzz and Allan has parenting wins and fails.
Follow Straight Talking Mental Health on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, email hello@stmhpodcast or check out www.stmhpodcast.com
"Every child is vulnerable to being captured by alcohol or drugs - every child!"
Episode 86:
This week we are talking to author Ricahrd Capriola about his book "The Addicted Child." Richard tells us some of the warning signs to look out for with teenagers and substance abuse, some of the underlying issues which can lead to addiction, the impact of drugs on the developing brain and what not to do as a parent if your child is abusing drugs.
Allan & Peter discuss the mental health challenges of being a father after a correspondence from a dad who is feeling suicidal, we're riled at the dramatic rise in the cost of living, Peter jumps on the Encanto buzz and Allan has parenting wins and fails.
Follow Straight Talking Mental Health on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, email hello@stmhpodcast or check out www.stmhpodcast.com
1 hr 39 min