Teens Who Self-Medicate

Guest: Shannae Anderson

When recommended by a doctor, prescription drugs can drastically improve a teen’s quality of life. But many teens today are abusing legal medications in order to cope with stress and anxiety. Today on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston addresses the sensitive topic of teens who self-medicate.

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Author: Mark Gregston

Mark Gregston began working with teens more than 40 years ago as a youth minister and Young Life director. He has authored nearly two dozen books, has written hundreds of articles, and is host of the nationally-acclaimed Parenting Today’s Teens podcast and radio broadcast.