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Hi, I need some assistance discussing the following topic. I am having some trouble generating ideas. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

- List the current issues that plague this population (the population that I am working with is At-Risk Youth) and the counseling implications, of this population.

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Some of the current issues that youth today deal with are: alcohol, drugs, pregnancy, violence, gangs, bullying, tobacco, depression and disabilities. Counselors today must match the client with the type of counseling.

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The current issues that youth today have to face can be a number of things such as: drug use and abuse, alcoholism, teen pregnancy, youth violence, gang involvement, ...

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