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,…
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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,…
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Scratching, punching, cutting, and hitting oneself with objects are all examples of self-harm, as identified by SAMHSA. Also known as self-injury, teens purposefully hurt themselves when they participate in this type of behavior. When teens inflict self-harm on themselves, they exhibit a sign of emotional distress. As this behavior continues, it can lead to an…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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When a teen undergoes a traumatic experience, the best way to help them is by identifying treatment options. Traumas such as sexual abuse, bullying, grief, and witnessing violence can leave teens feeling isolated, fearful, and in some cases, totally withdrawn. When teens feel that they cannot release their pain, they often end up facing anxiety…
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Imagine witnessing constant violence in your life. How do you believe that would impact your emotional stability? For children who have experienced traumatic experiences, the memories can be long-lasting. It is not uncommon for trauma to lead to anxiety or depression in young adults. In some cases, trauma, anxiety, and depression combined can lead to…
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When a teen experiences trauma, whether it is bullying or witnessing violence, they need our help. However, identifying trauma in teens is often a challenge as adolescents can usually isolate themselves from others, a behavior that is common amongst many teens. As a result, adults should keep an open dialogue with the teens in their…
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