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How to Talk to Your Teen About Avoiding Party Drugs

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…

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How Social Media Affects Teens’ Self-Esteem

Social media is an excellent source of entertainment for young adults. From making reels on TikTok to posting images on Instagram, social media allows teens to share their creativity and identity with others. However, there are times when social media interactions become negative. If your teen struggles with self-esteem and social media may cause more…

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3 Family Therapy Activities to Try at Home

It is not uncommon for families to have conflict. Although family members might love each other, there could also be a need for stronger communication skills. However, the act of finding ways to communicate can be stressful for family members. Children–especially teens–might feel like their parents do not listen or value their ideas. Parents might…

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How Family Therapy Can Repair Relationships With Your Teen

Dealing with teenagers can be stressful. One moment your teen is happy and filled with energy. And the next moment? They’re angry and despise you. For parents, these intense feelings can be challenging to manage. After all, you are human, too. And like your teen, you need to be understood as well. If you are…

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Family History and Addiction Risk: What You Should Know

One of the biggest problems facing the healthcare system today involves drug and alcohol addiction. It is always better to prevent this problem from happening than to fix it after it has already taken place. Therefore, it is critical to take a look at the biggest addiction risk factors of addiction: family history. According to…