Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Raise Their Brain: The Science of Preventing High-Risk Behavior
Raise Their Brain: The Science of Preventing High-Risk Behavior
Raise Their Brain: The Science of Preventing High-Risk Behavior
Monday 9th March 2015
Discover how to protect your adolescent from high-risk behaviors with expert insights from Dr. Crystal Collier on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!Safeguarding Adolescent Minds: Dr. Crystal Collier on Preventing High-Risk Behavior
Her innovative comprehensive prevention program, choices recently was selected for the prevention and education accommodation from The National Council on alcoholism and drug dependence.
Ever wondered how to steer your teenager away from risky behaviors? This episode of 'One Hour AT A Time' is a must-listen for parents and caregivers. Host Mary Woods welcomes Dr. Crystal Collier, an expert in adolescent brain development, to discuss the science behind preventing high-risk behaviors like substance use and video game addiction. Dr. Collier's prevention program, Choices, has earned accolades from The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence for its innovative approach to safeguarding young minds. Dr.
Collier explains how high-risk behaviors can disrupt the development of executive functions in the adolescent brain, potentially leading to long-term issues in adult life. She delves into the 'use it or lose it' principle of brain development, highlighting the importance of keeping neural pathways active. The conversation also touches on how substances affect the limbic system and prefrontal cortex, and how video games can trigger dopamine spikes, leading to what she terms 'mass industrialized addiction'.
But it's not all doom and gloom. Dr. Collier offers practical advice for parents on recognizing early warning signs of risky behavior and integrating holistic medicine principles into everyday life. She even discusses fetal alcohol effect syndrome and impulsive behavior, providing a comprehensive overview that's both informative and actionable. If you're looking to protect your adolescent's brain and foster healthy development, this episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies.
Tune in to learn how to create parenting practices that nurture fully functioning, self-supporting adults.