Family Support Network for Adolescent Cannabis Users: Cannabis Youth Treatment Series - Volume 3

Download or read book Family Support Network for Adolescent Cannabis Users: Cannabis Youth Treatment Series - Volume 3 written by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-11-21 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thus, substance-abusing adolescents experiencing inadequate family structure and functioning will be at a serious disadvantage with regard to recovery. Their recovery, however, is likely to be enhanced if family functioning can be improved. Deficits in family functioning may be related to dimensions of authority, roles, boundaries, communication, and routines. Parental authority may be eroded and roles confused; boundaries may be blurred or violated; communication may be dysfunctional and conflict laden; and family structure or routine may be lacking. Inadequate parenting skills or poor understanding of family dynamics may also contribute to a chaotic or otherwise dysfunctional family context.