Teen addiction is a growing issue for families. Unfortunately, it is easy for teens to experiment with drugs and alcohol and become addicted at alarming rates. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, an estimated 86 percent of teens know someone who actively abuses drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes daily. And although adults can…
Memorial Day is a chance for us to take a moment as a nation to reflect on the incredible gift of bravery and sacrifice that our soldiers have given to us so that we can all live the life that we love. At the same time, Memorial Day weekend is seen by many people as…
It’s hard for anyone to get through the day without relying on the internet. We use it for research, paying bills, and work. Teens often turn to social media to interact with their friends during the pandemic. It’s also become the primary entertainment option for young people. However, some find themselves unable to pull themselves…
When you’re young, it can seem impossible to get someone to listen to you. Many teens turn to alcohol to deal with depression and other issues that seem to dominate their lives. While alcohol abuse rates have steadily declined among teens over the past few decades, it remains an issue that threatens that age group’s…
Cigarettes used to be the primary vice among teenagers when it came to tobacco use. However, additional options like vaping pens make it possible for teens to consume tobacco in other ways. Starting a nicotine addiction at a young age makes it more likely that your child may carry that habit over into adulthood. Destinations…
Addiction recovery takes time as the brain works through a number of realizations and begins the healing process. Gaining awareness of the problem is an important step, but it is not something that happens right away. To achieve sobriety and long-lasting recovery, a person may need to go through detox, aftercare, relapse, and more. To…
It is vital for teenagers to take care of their mental health. Furthermore, it is not unusual for teenagers to develop behavioral problems. According to information published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between seven and eight percent of teenagers suffer from a behavioral health issue of some sort. This may also…
Substance abuse remains a major issue among teenagers. According to information that has been published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, close to 20 percent of high school seniors have reported trying prescription medications without a prescription at some point in their lives. Therefore, it is vital for people to recognize the treatment…
For teenagers who are experiencing mental health issues, they are not alone. Among the various mental health problems that teenagers experience, depression is at the top of the list. According to information published by the CDC, more than 3 percent of children are diagnosed with depression. In some situations, teenagers will benefit from regular outpatient…
Synthetic cannabinoids, also known as Spice, fake weed, Kronic, or K2, are addictive substances that are not derived from naturally occurring cannabis. With the growing legalization of medical and recreational marijuana, addiction to these human-made chemicals is on the rise. Unfortunately, due to variances in chemical ingredients and concentrations from batch to batch, synthetic cannabinoids…