News & Views
We cover a wide range of subjects that matter to children and adolescents — and to adults who love and care for them.
Sometimes our writing speaks directly to young people. Other times, it’s aimed at the, ahem, “older crowd.” Either way, we hope you’ll check in regularly to see what’s new, share your perspective and ask questions. Sometimes, we’ll even feature Dr. T’s responses to the questions he receives, so feel free to add yours to the pile.
Use of atomoxetine for treatment of ADHD in youth with SUD
The outcome of this research was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Study title: Randomized, controlled trial of atomoxetine for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adolescents with substance use disorder...
Reflections from a public hearing about marijuana
Egads. Do I know my way around a public hearing. As a longtime journalist, I have spent countless hours in government meeting halls listening and watching and listening and watching and ... So, when my husband, Dr. Christian Thurstone, was asked to testify March 4,...
Read the book
Clearing the Haze is a guide designed to help parents determine whether their child may have a substance problem and, if so, how to begin to address it. This book includes the voices and insight of experts in substance abuse counseling, young people in recovery, and parents who have lived the nightmare of adolescent addiction.