Ep 062: Preventing Stimulus Misuse and Diversion with Kevin Antshel

Kevin Antshel, PhD, is Professor of Psychology, Director of the Clinical Psychology doctoral program and Director of the ADHD Lifespan, Treatment Education and Research (ALTER) program at Syracuse University. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY-Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. 
His research interests focus on understanding the heterogeneity of ADHD, especially ADHD in the context of medical disorders such as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and phenylketonuria. Clinically, Dr. Antshel has focused on developing and testing innovative psychosocial treatments for adolescents and young adults with ADHD and associated conditions. More recently, Dr. Antshel has focused on issues related to college students with ADHD including how best to reduce stimulant misuse on college campuses.
 
Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Kevin Antshel about Stimulant misuse and management in college students. Stimulant use can be prevalent on campus for students who don’t have a prescription, not understanding the risks.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Kevin’s prevention and intervention education for college freshman

The importance of parental monitoring of these medications at home- counting pills

Understanding diversion- requests to buy your student’s legitimate prescription

Links Mentioned:
Brooke Molina http://yfrp.pitt.edu/people/brooke-molina-phd
https://chadd.org/

Connect with Kevin:
http://thecollege.syr.edu/people/faculty/pages/psy/antshel-kevin.html
https://alterlab.syr.edu/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-antshel-46407826/

Recommended Treatment for Children and Teens with ADHD Tip-Sheet
So -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past the confusion and the stigma really fast? This FREE Guide explains, in the simplest terms possible: 

What is recommended treatment for children and teens 

Ten things to consider when trying to make a decision about medication 

Exactly what to look for in a behavior therapy training program. Short, sweet, and to the point -- don’t spend hours on the internet scouring. 

ImpactParents gives you exactly what you need to know without wasting any time or effort.

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Kevin Antshel, PhD, is Professor of Psychology, Director of the Clinical Psychology doctoral program and Director of the ADHD Lifespan, Treatment Education and Research (ALTER) program at Syracuse University. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY-Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. 

His research interests focus on understanding the heterogeneity of ADHD, especially ADHD in the context of medical disorders such as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and phenylketonuria. Clinically, Dr. Antshel has focused on developing and testing innovative psychosocial treatments for adolescents and young adults with ADHD and associated conditions. More recently, Dr. Antshel has focused on issues related to college students with ADHD including how best to reduce stimulant misuse on college campuses.

 

Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Kevin Antshel about Stimulant misuse and management in college students. Stimulant use can be prevalent on campus for students who don’t have a prescription, not understanding the risks.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Kevin’s prevention and intervention education for college freshman
The importance of parental monitoring of these medications at home- counting pills
Understanding diversion- requests to buy your student’s legitimate prescription

Links Mentioned:

Brooke Molina http://yfrp.pitt.edu/people/brooke-molina-phd

https://chadd.org/

Connect with Kevin:

http://thecollege.syr.edu/people/faculty/pages/psy/antshel-kevin.html

https://alterlab.syr.edu/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-antshel-46407826/

Recommended Treatment for Children and Teens with ADHD Tip-Sheet

So -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past the confusion and the stigma really fast? This FREE Guide explains, in the simplest terms possible: 

What is recommended treatment for children and teens 
Ten things to consider when trying to make a decision about medication 
Exactly what to look for in a behavior therapy training program. Short, sweet, and to the point -- don’t spend hours on the internet scouring. 
ImpactParents gives you exactly what you need to know without wasting any time or effort.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices