ACTIVITIES
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Genetic Testing
Learn about genetic testing. The GARS® identifies an individual’s genetic predisposition toward addictive, compulsive, impulsive behaviors, and personality disorders.
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Assess Levels of Use
Assess youth's level of alcohol use and make appropriate treatment recommendation.
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Assess Stages of Change
Teach student and student's parents about stage of change and apply appropriate motivational interviewing.
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The Science Inside Alcohol Project E-Book
Use the AAAS Science Inside Alcohol Project's interactive e-book about the effects of alcohol on the body during individual counseling with student.
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Youth Recovery Continuum of Care
Offer recommendations for treatment depending upon assessment results, stage of change, and best fitting treatment for student and family. Use this continuum to decide on the least restrictive level of care.
LINKS
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Assess Your Alcohol Use
Assess the risk of harm and addiction level of your drinking.
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AUDIT
Take the interactive Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).
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Genetic Addiction Risk Score
Geneus Health is recommended by BrainAbouts for genetic testing if you or your child has a history of alcoholism in your family but has no affiliation with Geneus Health.
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Printable 21st Birthday Card from Brad21.org
Printable birthday cards to be sent on a 21st birthday reminding the recipient to celebrate responsibly.
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The Science Inside Alcohol Project E-Book
Interactive e-book about the effects of alcohol on the body produced by the AAAS Science Inside Alcohol Project, which is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Learn about Alcoholics Anonymous®, watch vidoes about youth in AA, and locate a meeting near you.