Teenagers love social media. From posting photographs to Instagram and participating in the latest TikTok dance craze, there is always a reason to be online. Yet sometimes, social media can become toxic for teens. And even worse: some have developed a social media addiction. Destinations for Teens provides teen internet addiction treatment who cannot separate…
Amphetamine is a powerful stimulant that can lead to addiction if taken outside a doctor’s recommendation. Adderall is a brand-name version of amphetamine prescribed for ADHD and narcolepsy. Although this Schedule II drug may boost focus and alertness initially, it can also cause anxiety, obsession, and social development issues. One of the reasons Adderall can…
Lean, also known as Purple Drank or lean drink, is a beverage made from lean syrup mixed with soda and hard candy. It has recently gained popularity among teenagers due to its sweet taste and purported effects, including relaxation, calming nerves, and improved mental clarity. While lean may provide a temporary respite for teens, it…
Some teenagers love to party and have fun with their friends. For some teens, the ability to socialize with peers is enough of an adrenaline rush. But for others, there is a need to use party drugs such as ecstasy, ketamine, or methamphetamine. Unfortunately, using party drugs even once can result in severe consequences for…
Abusing cocaine can impact teen users in many ways. Consistent use will lead to addiction causing teens to struggle with the physical and psychological impact of dependency. While many long-term users experience changes to their brain, cocaine effects in adolescents are much greater than in adults as the brain is still developing. As a result,…
There are many challenges associated with fighting a cocaine use disorder. On the one hand, teens are battling the urge and withdrawal symptoms associated with using. And on the other hand, they are struggling with managing the emotional triggers that led them to begin using cocaine frequently. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse,…
Prescription opioids such as Vicodin are provided to people to relieve short-term pain. However, teens often misuse Vicodin by taking it for the euphoric effects it has when taking it recreationally, which makes them feel relaxed and numb to the world around them. Over time, abusing Vicodin will lead to a substance use disorder that…
Doctors prescribe Vicodin to treat moderate pain. The drug is also popular amongst teens who use it to get high. And although Vicodin has a relaxing feeling for users, it is also highly addictive. This addictive drug leaves teens relying on an opioid to cope with their emotional triggers. If your teen uses Vicodin recreationally,…
Vicodin is prescribed to provide relief from moderate to severe pain. A combination of hydrocodone, an opioid, and acetaminophen, Vicodin has the power to numb pain, making users feel relaxed. But Vicodin also has a great potential to be misused, sometimes even leading to a substance use disorder in teens. And as a result of…
Vicodin is an opioid that doctors prescribe for pain treatment. However, Vicodin, like other opioids, is highly addictive, and its use is popular amongst teens. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 1.6 million people in the United States abuse opioids. When a teen engages in Vicodin misuse, they…