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Does My Drinking Influence My Teen?

Parenting, Teen Alcohol and Drug Use, Teen IssuesBy Destinations For Teens August 17, 2020

If you drink alcohol, you may not realize how much your decision to drink could be influencing your child’s behavior.

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Is Video Game Addiction Real?

Addiction Treatment, Teen Issues, Teen Specific TreatmentBy Destinations For Teens August 14, 2020

If you suspect your teen has a video game addiction, try to open the channel of communication. Come up with a plan together on how your teen can cut back on video gaming.

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6 Facts that Show Why Substance Abuse is Bad for the Teenage Brain

Blog, Teen Alcohol and Drug Use, Teen IssuesBy Destinations For Teens August 10, 2020

Although the basic organization of the brain occurs when a baby is in the womb, the brain continues to refine its connections throughout childhood and adolescence. Some experiences, such as learning a new language, or playing a musical instrument, strengthen key connections in the brain. However, other choices, such as using drugs or alcohol, are…

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Tips on How to Recognize Youth Peer Pressure in Action

Peer Pressure, Teen IssuesBy Destinations For Teens August 3, 2020

Peer pressure along with the teen years create a dangerous combination for substance abuse. Learn how to recognize the signs of peer pressure today.

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How Steroids Can Affect Teenage Development

Drug Information, Peer Pressure, Signs of Drug Use, Teen Alcohol and Drug Use, Teen IssuesBy Destinations For Teens July 26, 2020

The desire to fit in seems to outweigh the risks that come with it. See how steroids affect teenage development and all the risks that come with it today.

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Cracked Out: How Party Drugs Can Mess With Your Head

Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, Teen Alcohol and Drug Use, Teen Drug Use, Teen IssuesBy Destinations For Teens July 23, 2020

Of course party drugs are bad for you, but do you really know the extent of all the damage? Find out here what’s really going on in you or a loved ones head

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Substance Abuse And Teens: When Is It Time To Get Help?

Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Signs of Drug Use, Teen IssuesBy Destinations For Teens July 20, 2020

If you ask any parent of a teenager what their fears are for their child, drug and alcohol use and the consequences that go with them will be high on the list.

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Marijuana is Not the “Safer” Alternative

Teen Drug Use, Teen IssuesBy Destinations For Teens July 16, 2020

Justifying that marijuana is a safer alternative to other substances couldn’t be farther from the truth. See what really happens when marijuana gets abused

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Preventing Relapse After Treatment

Aftercare, Recovery, Teen Alcohol and Drug Use, Teen IssuesBy Destinations For Teens July 13, 2020

Whether you are a teenager or a senior citizen, relapse is real. Learn good warning signs and tips for preventing relapse to help your program stay stronger

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How Meditation Regulates Emotions and Creates a Natural High

Blog, Mental Health Treatments, Teen Issues, Teen Mental HealthBy Destinations For Teens July 10, 2020

Many people are surprised when they first begin to meditate by how powerful it can be. After a bit of practice, meditation results in feelings of calm, relaxation, and even euphoria. This “natural high” allows you to better regulate your emotions and overcome distressing situations.

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Dear Destinations For Teens Partners,

Destinations For Teens staff are actively getting vaccinated through the county and the hope is to have the majority of our staff vaccinated by the end of January, 2021. Destinations For Teens is likewise committed to educating staff to the benefits of vaccinating and to providing access to the vaccine to all employees. By minimizing the risk of transmission, Destinations For Teens is working hard to protect its clients, families and employees from contracting the COVID-19 virus.

A dedicated COVID-19 task force, including our Medical Director, Clinical Director and our Director of Nursing, provides written materials and verbal education and training to all staff. In the words of Dr. Baback Gabbay, Destinations For Teens Chief Medical Director, the message could not be simpler: "We are committed to the health and well-being of our patients and families. Our staff is committed to the CDC recommend cleaning protocols and have been fortunate to receive the Moderna or Pzifer Covid vaccine this week. Vaccination is important in order to help keep all our employees and the families we serve safe".

In addition to distributing vaccinations, Destinations For Teens facilities has implemented the following procedures for all in-person programs:

• Established a revised screening process for admissions, including questions about recent fevers, travel and mandated negative COVID-19 test results. Anyone who poses a risk to our centers will not be admitted.

• Implement active screening of residents and staff for fever and respiratory symptoms.

• Remind residents to practice social distancing and perform frequent hand hygiene.

• Screen all staff at the beginning of their shift for fever and respiratory symptoms.

• Actively take the staff’s temperature and document absence of shortness of breath, new or change in cough, and sore throat. If they are ill, have them put on a facemask and self-isolate at home.

• Destinations For Teens has revised how they interact with vendors and receiving supplies and equipment, and other non-health care providers (e.g., food delivery, etc.), and take necessary actions to prevent any potential transmission. For example, supply vendors transport supplies to dedicated locations versus inside of facilities.

• In lieu of in-person visits, facilities are offering alternative means of communication for people who would otherwise visit, such as virtual communications (phone, video-communication, etc.)

• Creating/increasing communication to update families, such as advising to not visit.

• Assigning staff as primary contact to families for inbound calls and conduct regular outbound calls to keep families up to date.

Does My Drinking Influence My Teen?

Is Video Game Addiction Real?

6 Facts that Show Why Substance Abuse is Bad for the Teenage Brain

Tips on How to Recognize Youth Peer Pressure in Action

How Steroids Can Affect Teenage Development

Cracked Out: How Party Drugs Can Mess With Your Head

Substance Abuse And Teens: When Is It Time To Get Help?

Marijuana is Not the “Safer” Alternative

Preventing Relapse After Treatment

How Meditation Regulates Emotions and Creates a Natural High

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Destinations offers addiction treatment and mental health treatment for teens.

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