Trends and Teen issues

About us…

The Right Solution CounselingLocated in EurekaWork with children and adultsTutoring services – ACT test prepTeen group for High school Girls

Today focus on: Teen issues and trends

Kolleen L. Simons

15 years of experienceSpecializing in depression, anxiety,

trauma and adolescentsCriminal justice experienceDEA Area Clinician

Over scheduled

Regardless of age Parents ‘pushing’ childrenEnergy drinks to young children to

help with school following busy evening schedule

Mental health issues…

Increased in anxiety relatedBody image

Increase in boysSleep difficulties

Younger children

Working with children/teensRegardless of age

Rapport can be difficult Often behavior seeing at school may

be encouraged at homeParents not supporting or being

inconsistent with messages

Caregiver concerns

Caregivers who: supply drugs or alcohol for their

childrengive children Xanax and/or marijuanahave substance abuse history

Drugs and alcohol

Bath salts

Bath salts

Usually snortedReports of students at Lafayette

snortingSold at “Head shops”

Dragon Lair in House SpringsThe Coughing Cardinal

Sells tobacco products, pipes, incents

“Molly”

Ecstasy Often snortedPopular in Eureka and Pacific

Heroin

According to DEA – St LouisIn past 2-4% pure – currently 60%

Increase in West St Louis county

And..

PainkillersXanaxCocaine (popular at Marquette)Gummy bears (candy)Vodka tampons Pill parties“Speed”

Helpful resource

DEA website - Drug fact sheets or resources for classroom/parents

http://www.justthinktwice.com/

The Right Solution Counseling ServiceAccept all agesWill accept insurance – offer

sliding scale for those without

For more information:RightSolutionCounseling.com

314-374-1620