Jamison Monroe joined Lon Woodbury on the "Struggling Teens" talk show, which can be heard on LA Talk radio, to talk about teen prescription drug abuse. The focus of the discussion was about what parents can do when their teens indulge in abuse of prescription drugs because of their mood-altering and performance-enhancing effects.
About Jamison Monroe and Newport Academy
Jamison Monroe founded Newport Academy in Orange California because he wanted to take a stand against the quiet crisis of teenage prescription drug abuse. He is a leading proponent of raising well-adjusted children who are happy and healthy.
Monroe's interest in this field arises from his own personal history. When he was a student, he tried to excel in sports and academics by using Adderall, a drug which is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamin, two substances that stimulate the central nervous system. Raised in a supportive family, he wanted to excel in his private school where he was receiving an excellent education. His journey back to recovery began after his admission to a treatment center that combined a unique synthesis of personal therapy, family therapy, and a holistic approach. This treatment plan worked so well that he adopted this model when he formed Newport Academy.
Monroe founded Newport Academy as a place that offers compassionate support and effective treatment for teens battling substance abuse issues. Newport Academy is fully staffed with a variety of professionals-psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and certified teachers-to provide the best support for troubled adolescents. Boys and girls each have their own programs, which range from 45 days to 90 days. In addition to 30 hours of clinical therapy, 10 of which are private therapy, adolescents benefit from experiential therapies like equine therapy, adolescents attend on-site classes, which are coordinated to work with a person's existing school or if that is not a feasible option, to work in conjunction with a chartered school.
Why Teen Prescription drug Abuse Is Classified As An Epidemic
Monroe explained how teen prescription drug abuse is on the rise and has been classified as an epidemic because it is the leading cause of death among adolescents. Teenagers either overdosed on the drug because of their mood enhancing properties or they added MAO inhibitors to help them calm down from the effects of central nervous system stimulants. There was a drastic increase of hospitalizations and deaths from drug overdose by teens using legal prescription drugs like Ritalin, Adderall, OxyContin, Xanex, and Opana. Drug intake was either mixed during the course of the day, for example, taking Ritalin to get more alert and then later Xanax to calm down or a prescription drug was taken with alcohol. The result of this dangerous drug interaction between stimulants and depressants could lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, organ failure, anxiety, agitation, or even death.
Monroe strongly believes in educating families so that they can more effectively help their children with addiction issues - including understanding that just because a doctor prescribed a drug, it was not always a safe choice. Some of the warning signs that parents should look out for were a drop in grades, a change in peer groups, unusual states of sluggishness and fatigue, and a sudden loss of interest in a favorite extracurricular activity.
Prevention is better than cure, and one way of ensuring that children did not abuse drugs, both legal prescription or illegal recreational drugs, was by creating a strong family unit. Open discussions about drugs as well as plenty of family time help kids develop a sense of belonging.
About Jamison Monroe and Newport Academy
Jamison Monroe founded Newport Academy in Orange California because he wanted to take a stand against the quiet crisis of teenage prescription drug abuse. He is a leading proponent of raising well-adjusted children who are happy and healthy.
Monroe's interest in this field arises from his own personal history. When he was a student, he tried to excel in sports and academics by using Adderall, a drug which is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamin, two substances that stimulate the central nervous system. Raised in a supportive family, he wanted to excel in his private school where he was receiving an excellent education. His journey back to recovery began after his admission to a treatment center that combined a unique synthesis of personal therapy, family therapy, and a holistic approach. This treatment plan worked so well that he adopted this model when he formed Newport Academy.
Monroe founded Newport Academy as a place that offers compassionate support and effective treatment for teens battling substance abuse issues. Newport Academy is fully staffed with a variety of professionals-psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and certified teachers-to provide the best support for troubled adolescents. Boys and girls each have their own programs, which range from 45 days to 90 days. In addition to 30 hours of clinical therapy, 10 of which are private therapy, adolescents benefit from experiential therapies like equine therapy, adolescents attend on-site classes, which are coordinated to work with a person's existing school or if that is not a feasible option, to work in conjunction with a chartered school.
Why Teen Prescription drug Abuse Is Classified As An Epidemic
Monroe explained how teen prescription drug abuse is on the rise and has been classified as an epidemic because it is the leading cause of death among adolescents. Teenagers either overdosed on the drug because of their mood enhancing properties or they added MAO inhibitors to help them calm down from the effects of central nervous system stimulants. There was a drastic increase of hospitalizations and deaths from drug overdose by teens using legal prescription drugs like Ritalin, Adderall, OxyContin, Xanex, and Opana. Drug intake was either mixed during the course of the day, for example, taking Ritalin to get more alert and then later Xanax to calm down or a prescription drug was taken with alcohol. The result of this dangerous drug interaction between stimulants and depressants could lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, organ failure, anxiety, agitation, or even death.
Monroe strongly believes in educating families so that they can more effectively help their children with addiction issues - including understanding that just because a doctor prescribed a drug, it was not always a safe choice. Some of the warning signs that parents should look out for were a drop in grades, a change in peer groups, unusual states of sluggishness and fatigue, and a sudden loss of interest in a favorite extracurricular activity.
Prevention is better than cure, and one way of ensuring that children did not abuse drugs, both legal prescription or illegal recreational drugs, was by creating a strong family unit. Open discussions about drugs as well as plenty of family time help kids develop a sense of belonging.
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Lon Woodbury, the founder of Struggling Teens, has recorded the entire interview about how Dr. Mellilo is helping parents with autistic children on his weekly L.A. Talk Radio show for people to at their convenience.
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