Mental health professionals founded cognitive-behavioral therapy on the concept that negative thoughts generate negative feelings. These feelings about the self and reality contributed to any…
One of the primary causes of teen substance abuse is a class of common conditions known as impulse control disorders. Disorders of this nature involve…
Apathy, which is a lack of interest or enthusiasm, can fuel the cycle of addiction. Once caught in such a cycle, teens can spiral and…
Drugs and alcohol can cause both physical and psychological addictions, which both require treatment to recover from fully. Beyond psychoactive substances, certain behaviors, like shopping…
Addiction and mental health disorders are chronic conditions that don’t discriminate. You can develop an addiction or mental health disorder regardless of age, race, gender,…
It is shocking to learn that half of all mental health disorders begin displaying symptoms by age 14. That means it is especially important to…
Video games are popular, especially among teens and adolescents. Online gaming no longer requires expensive game systems. Thus, it is more affordable and accessible than…
Substance abuse disorders, alcoholism, and addiction don’t discriminate. Although certain factors, such as having a close family member with a history of addiction, can increase…
Young people can quickly and easily become addicted to drugs and alcohol. Peer pressure, stressful home environments, and genetics can all play a role in…
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,…