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Our own unresolved authority problems from our youth sometimes get transferred to our youthful patients, because we are still "covert adolescent rebels." In subtle ways, we encourage the adolescent patient to rebel towards parents, school authorities, and society in general.

— Virgil Miller Newton

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A certain group of adolescents evidence clear “druggie” behavior and attributes some time before they actually begin drug use.

Miller Newton (1981)

Second, the only proven technique for treatment for chemically dependent people involves use of a spiritual program of self-change.

Miller Newton (1983)

If a child has an older sibling involved in an addiction, there is a 90 percent chance that he or she will get involved too.

Miller Newton in: Denise Lang (1992)

If his/her siblings and parents are not treated and he/she is strong enough to continue the recovery, a sibling will take up the “druggie” role.

Miller Newton (1981)

As the therapeutic relationship is established and progress occurs in problem areas, the therapist can "lead" and "push" the adolescent toward abstract reasoning skill.

Miller Newton (1995)

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