According to a study conducted by Stanford University Medical School, teenagers are clear about the risks of smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes, but less so when it comes marijuana or e-cigarettes.
The findings, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, suggest that while teens get clear messages about the dangers of tobacco cigarettes, they receive little and conflicting information from the media, families, teachers, and peers about marijuana and e-cigarettes.
What were the findings of the study?
Christopher Yadron, MDiv, MA, LCPC, CADC, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss the recent study on teens and their unfamiliar risk with e-cigarettes and marijuana.
Study: Teens Not Familiar with Risks of Marijuana or E-Cigarettes
What are some ways to help teach your teen about these harmful risks?
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 2
- Audio File: health_radio/1527ml1b.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Christopher Yadron, MDiv, MA, LCPC, CADC
- Organization: Rosecrance
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Guest Bio:
Christopher Yadron is the Director of Chicago Recovery Services. He oversees the clinical operations for Rosecrance in the Chicago area, including two adolescent outpatient treatment programs and student assistance contracts for several area high schools.
Yadron joined Rosecrance in 2011 as Director of Outreach and has been in the behavioral health field for 18 years. As a counselor, he has worked in a variety of clinical settings helping individuals and families with addiction and mental health concerns.
He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Covenant Theological Seminary, and a Master of Arts from Loyola University in Chicago. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Trinity Christian College.
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois. He belongs to the American Counseling Association (ACA). Yadron often speaks at conferences and workshops on adolescent addiction, multicultural competency & addiction counseling, and co-occurring disorders. - Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: No
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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