When your teen needs help for mental health or substance abuse problems, therapy plays a significant role in that treatment. One of the most widely revered types of therapy for teens is equine therapy. But what is equine therapy, and what can it do for your teen? What Is Equine Therapy? Equine therapy uses horses…
As a parent, you, of course, want the best for your loved one. But teens rarely see problems sneaking up on them, such as addiction to video games. What a teen confuses as a love of these games or passion for them can actually cause significant problems in daily life. To help your teen who…
Today’s youth finds themselves facing a lot of societal issues. With the nation currently dealing with an epidemic of opioid abuse, teenagers are particularly vulnerable to the evils of drug use. Why? They haven’t yet had the time to develop good decision-making skills or the ability to cope with stress and pressure. When they find…
Adolescents spend a great deal of time searching for their own identity. They explore and rebel to discover who they are as a person. Sometimes, teens will find themselves facing a drug or alcohol problem as a result of their desire to explore. Read on to discover more about unique issues that apply to addiction…
You can’t open the newspaper or the Internet without seeing stories about prescription medication abuse and addiction. It has, unfortunately, reached epidemic levels. In the middle of the problem, we find teens who are becoming addicted to their anxiety medications or picking up painkillers on the streets. Therefore, one of the only ways a parent…
While addressing issues like teen drinking, it’s important to remember drinking alcohol is a socially acceptable activity. Drinking has been part of the American culture throughout most of its history. The primary reason why there are drinking age restrictions is that lawmakers decided anyone handling the effects of alcohol needed a certain level of maturity.…
Spring is a time of rebirth and growth. We are inspired to de-clutter and create space for clarity and creativity. We often make time to de-clutter and re-organize our physical environment however we forget about clearing up our internal environment. Spring’s energy can be a great time to assess our lives. It provides an opportunity…
Getting clean is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones. However, it’s not easy, as anyone who’s suffered from painful withdrawal symptoms knows. If you’re trying to overcome heroin addiction, asking “Can heroin withdrawal kill you?” is a valid question. Find out the real answer so that you…
Drug and alcohol addiction take over a person’s entire life. Gradually, they withdraw from everything and everyone not connected with using. Their health suffers on every level. During rehab, as they recover, they may rediscover activities they used to love, including exercise. How do exercise and addiction recovery fit together? The Importance of Overall Health…
The link between abusing alcohol and ADHD can make it difficult for people with this condition to be truly healthy. Things may be especially complex if they self-medicate by drinking instead of seeking treatment. If you have ADHD, there are positive ways to manage it so that your life is stable and fulfilling. Learn about…