Make it a Red Ribbon Week!
It’s exciting to see the red ribbons unfurling nationwide! Red Ribbon Week, sponsored by the National Family Partnership since 1988, aims to educate youth about the perils of drug use — and to encourage their participation in drug-use-prevention activities. But...
White House honors Thurstone
Just a few minutes ago, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy notified me of this tremendous honor. My profound thanks to everyone who supports my work — and to my family, who are my biggest cheerleaders and source of joy and strength. Dear Dr....
ADHD: Treat it early, change a young life
I’m a big fan of a series of videos produced by the Child Mind Institute, which writes: “Nearly 50 percent of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) never get treated. Early, effective care can change their lives.”
Sabet’s drug policy principles
I’m a doctor who focuses on the treatment of people who struggle with substance abuse, dependence and addiction and a variety of other health problems associated with their drug use. I conduct medical research to develop new treatments for them and improve the...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.