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Recognizing and Responding to Student Substance Use: A Guide for School Staff
Introduction Despite increasingly effective prevention and treatment efforts on the part of parents, schools, and treatment programs, teen substance use continues to pose a challenge. Educators and school staff—especially guidance counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists—are in a unique position to identify substance use and related disorders in students and provide support and direction…
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5 Myths of Teen Substance Use
When it comes to substance use, myths and urban legends abound. Many are based on old assumptions or false perceptions while others seem reasonable and based in logic. In an effort to educate parents, teens, educators, and others, we’ve critically examined 5 common myths about teen substance use to set the record straight and help…
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Insights on using GLP1 Agents for Substance Use Disorders
At this year’s annual American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Area II Meeting, Maria A. Sullivan, MD, PhD, shared an insightful presentation brimming with helpful studies and citations regarding the use of GLP1 agents for substance use disorders. GLP-1 agents, also known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (RAs), are a class of medications primarily used to manage type 2…
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Community from the Inside Out: Integrating AA, NA, and Peer-Based Support into Outpatient Recovery
They say the opposite of addiction is connection—and at the New York Center for Living (NYCFL), we take that to heart. Alongside evidence-based clinical care—including individual, group, and family therapy, peer support, and psychiatry—we intentionally cultivate a vibrant recovery community. That community begins on East 52nd Street and extends throughout New York City and beyond.…
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Parenting Strategies to Prevent and Address Adolescent Substance Use
Raising adolescents comes with a range of challenges, particularly when it comes to guiding them away from substance use. While there’s no foolproof formula, parents can foster strong connections, build trust, and model healthy behavior to reduce risk. Here’s how: Understanding Substance Use Disorders Early drug use is strongly linked to future substance use disorders.…
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At The Heart of Connection
At the New York Center for Living, we believe that a vital part of our mission is to serve as a resource for helping professionals in New York City and beyond. Central to this mission is our commitment to leveraging our space and expertise to foster collaboration among individuals and programs dedicated to supporting families…
