Patrick J. Hart Psy.D.
Teen Drug Intervention Specialist: Support for Parents and Families

Have you found that a troubled teen in your life has been struggling with drugs and or alcohol abuse? For many parents finding out that their son or daughter has been struggling with teen drug abuse is a catastrophic revelation. Thoughts of failure, disappointment, guilt, and embarrassment flood a parents mind. However, you must remember that you are not the only parent to face such a situation. And more importantly, many families have overcome teen drug abuse in the past.

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Safety Precautions: Youth at Risk ~ Teen Drug Abuse Prevention
In the Teen Drug Abuse website, we attempt to educate people about why teens begin using, what they are using, and how those drugs are affecting teens physically, socially, and mentally. This site is full of helpful information about teen intervention and substance abuse. Be sure to visit the "Teen Drug Abuse Articles" section. This section has several articles about the effects of teen drug abuse and about some specific drugs that teens are abusing today.

If you are troubled by your a loved ones abuse drugs or alcohol, feel free to call Dr. Patrick Hart to explore options for safety, harm reduction and decisive change.

Call 206-547-HELP
Teen Drug Intervention: Youth at Risk in Seattle?
Schedule an Evaluation for Risk Assessmenet Harm Reduction, and Safety Precautions . . . .

The Teen Drug Abuse Website:

Start Talking Before They Start Drinking!

As a Parent Did You Know:
--  As a parent or caregiver, you are the Number-One influence on you child's decision to use or not use alcohol. You have the power to help you child make healthy choices
--  Kids who drink before age 14 are 5 Times more likely to develop alcohol problems as adults.
--  Nearly one of five Washington 8th graders is already drinking regularly, aon one out of 10 ind drinking heavily.

Family Guide for advice on how to avoid increased risk o alcohol use in teenagers.

Science and Management of Addiction: SAMA
Support for Parenets and Teen Addiction Intervention Specialist
The SAMA Foundation is dedicated to providing families with the latest information on substance addiction prevention, drug intervention, treatment rehab and recovery. Though each parent faces unique challenges in helping their child through this disease, we hope to provide support and assistance so parents may access resources quickly and connect with other parents. The information we provide is supported by research and is recommended by experts in the field of addiction medicine.

Teen Line Resources for Parents and Youth:
Seattle and Washington State
Teens and family members may contact the teen alcohol drug help line to discuss relationship problems, family conflict, depression, cutting, pregnancy and thoughts about running away.

Intervention Specialist for Teen Drug Intervention
Safety Precautions - Harm Reduction - Crisis Prevention