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Adderall use isn’t just problem among college students. UofM’s Monitoring the Future Study found that Adderall use increased significantly among U.S. high school seniors since…
Recognizing the importance of nutrition during recovery is essential for a realistic and healthy plan of action and a higher chance for long-term recovery.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition triggered by a powerful traumatic event. While commonly associated with combat veterans, PTSD can happen to anyone who…
Teens struggling with drug or alcohol abuse may benefit from adolescent-specific rehab programs designed to address their hopes, fears, and ambitions.
Peer pressure often leads individuals to do something they would not normally do in an attempt to “belong.” Risky behaviors usually stem from some form…
Art therapy encourages the teen to offer his own thoughts and critiques. It gives adolescents an outlet to release emotions inaccessible through talking.
Underage drinking and resulting alcohol dependency is a major concern. Parents should talk to their teens about the dangers of drinking and watch for these…
Although drug abuse has declined in the past 20 years (1), teens are using certain substances, like marijuana, more than ever. Mental illness and substance…
Teen depression and substance abuse are closely linked. Mental health problems can lead to self-medicating, where you use drugs and/or alcohol to alleviate symptoms like…