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Discussing the Dangers of Drug Use with Your Child

Your teenage child has reached a particularly difficult stage in life. They have to go to school each day and make friends, establish an identity, and decide what things they love and what they do not enjoy. They have to do all of this while they are still learning about themselves, and feeling immense pressure…

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The Dangers of Teen Drinking

Teen drinking is not a new phenomenon — it’s something many teens will encounter during their adolescent years, and something they are likely to try. However, when many young people pick up their first alcoholic beverage in order to taste it, they do not always understand the implications and the dangers of teen drinking. The…

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Teen Alcohol and Drug Use

A potent mix of hormonal changes, growing independence, and still-developing brain structures make the teenage years particularly difficult. These difficulties lead to teen alcohol and drug use. Many adults look back on their teen years as a particularly challenging rite of passage, and today’s teens face even more pressures than their parents’ generation. With the…

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CBT Techniques for Addiction

Psychotherapists first began using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) techniques more than 50 years ago. Initially, these techniques were effective in the treatment of diverse mental health conditions such as anxiety, phobias, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. It was only within the last ten years that CBT techniques became a popular treatment tool for the addiction treatment…

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Addiction Help for Teens

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…

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Am I an Alcoholic? [Infographic]

While all teen drinking is problematic, how do you know if you’re just experimenting versus developing a significant issue? If you’re wondering, “am I an alcoholic,” you probably know that alcohol is starting to have negative impacts on your life. To see if you have a problem, learn more about the signs and symptoms of…

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Why Do I Have Anxiety After Drinking?

One of the common misconceptions among teens is that drinking is entirely normal and not a problem. While it’s true that many teens will experiment with alcohol, many end up struggling with alcohol abuse. Teens are much more likely to experience dependence on alcohol when they abuse it. This can lead to difficulties quitting, and…

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Major Cocaine Addiction Signs

When it comes to party drugs, few are more well known than cocaine. This drug, which some people call coke or blow, comes in rock and powdered forms. Regardless of the type, it’s highly addictive and very dangerous. Here are some cocaine addiction signs that you need to look out for in friends and family…