Abc Model of Intervention
PS 375-1 these are the kids I deal with that come in foster care
* Number of factors can contribute to teen substance abuse. Contributing factors include individual characteristics such as aggressive behavior, poor social skills and mental illness. Families who provide inadequate parental supervision or have a history of parental substance abuse or criminal behavior increase the likelihood of teen substance abuse. Additionally, community factors include readily available drugs and poverty. Teens use alcohol and drugs for a number of reasons including attempts to fit in, to increase confidence, to mask symptoms of mental illness and to manage stress. The more risk factors that a teen has, the more likely he or she is to engage in substance abuse.
Individual Factors * Biological and environmental factors shape a child's personality and behaviors. Individual factors that can contribute to teen substance abuse include early aggressive behavior, poor social skills and mental illness. Early aggressive behaviors include biting, hitting and kicking. Young children need to learn to manage their anger or frustration and control aggressive behaviors. Poor social skills include an inability to develop and maintain friendships, frequent interrupting and poor hygiene. These attributes make it difficult for children to form attachments and develop peer relationships, which leads to social isolation. Children with mental health concerns including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety or depression frequently use drugs or alcohol as a way to feel better, calmer or less anxious.
Family Factors * Families and peers provide social structure for teens. When a family does not provide adequate parental supervision, teens may begin to feel isolated and will seek connections with others, often other teens with inadequate supervision. Peers who use drugs and alcohol or who engage in criminal activities contribute to the risk of teen substance abuse.
* Number of factors can contribute to teen substance abuse. Contributing factors include individual characteristics such as aggressive behavior, poor social skills and mental illness. Families who provide inadequate parental supervision or have a history of parental substance abuse or criminal behavior increase the likelihood of teen substance abuse. Additionally, community factors include readily available drugs and poverty. Teens use alcohol and drugs for a number of reasons including attempts to fit in, to increase confidence, to mask symptoms of mental illness and to manage stress. The more risk factors that a teen has, the more likely he or she is to engage in substance abuse.
Individual Factors * Biological and environmental factors shape a child's personality and behaviors. Individual factors that can contribute to teen substance abuse include early aggressive behavior, poor social skills and mental illness. Early aggressive behaviors include biting, hitting and kicking. Young children need to learn to manage their anger or frustration and control aggressive behaviors. Poor social skills include an inability to develop and maintain friendships, frequent interrupting and poor hygiene. These attributes make it difficult for children to form attachments and develop peer relationships, which leads to social isolation. Children with mental health concerns including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety or depression frequently use drugs or alcohol as a way to feel better, calmer or less anxious.
Family Factors * Families and peers provide social structure for teens. When a family does not provide adequate parental supervision, teens may begin to feel isolated and will seek connections with others, often other teens with inadequate supervision. Peers who use drugs and alcohol or who engage in criminal activities contribute to the risk of teen substance abuse.