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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/teens
Regardless 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
Bath salts
Usually snortedReports of students at Lafayette
snortingSold at “Head shops”
Dragon Lair in House SpringsThe Coughing Cardinal
Sells tobacco products, pipes, incents
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/