Worried About Your Troubled Teen? 5 Ways to Keep an Eye on Them

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The problems and temptations facing today’s youth are quite different from the challenges faced by past generations. Drug and alcohol use are more prevalent, there is pressure to live up to images in both the media and on social media, and the pressure from peers to fit in is as strong as it has always … Read more

Warning Signs Of Addiction

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Addiction is a thief of joy. Teenagers are sometimes more susceptible to trying drugs and alcohol because of their age, surroundings, and influences. As parents and caregivers, it’s important to keep an eye on some signs that your child may be addicted or on their way to being addicted to substances. Here are some warning … Read more

Rebuilding Trust

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Rebuilding trust in relationships is a simple process, but not an easy one. Someone suffering from an addiction or uncontrollable behavior must build that trust from the very bottom and work their way up to the top. Think of rebuilding trust as a house. This house needs a foundation, floors, walls, and a roof. Think … Read more

Dealing with Peer Pressure

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It’s inevitable that your teen will probably face peer pressure at some point in their life. When this happens, they’ll be much more confident resisting if you provide them with the advice and tools they need to say no and walk away. Peer pressure isn’t always the reason for someone’s addiction, but it can be … Read more

Why It’s Important to Not Get Discouraged

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Watching your teen struggle with addiction can be one of the hardest experiences a parent can have. Whether your teen is in the midst of their addiction, going through rehab, or relapsing, it can be easy to get discouraged. This isn’t the time to be discouraged though. Instead, maintaining positivity, although difficult, is one of … Read more

Drug Abuse and Mental Health

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Addiction is hard enough to deal with on its own. Adding another mental health issue to the mix just makes things more complicated. Addiction in and of itself is a mental health disorder, but it’s closely linked to other Currently, both pharmacological and psychotherapy have proven efficacy in the treatment of anxiety disorders. And in … Read more

Ways to Prevent a Relapse

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How to Prevent Relapsing For an addict, the battle against addiction continues long after rehab. An addict is always in danger of relapsing. In fact, many addicts who go to rehab are going because of a relapse. Sometimes, a person will have to go through rehab several times. This can be frustrating if your loved … Read more

When Should You Stage an Intervention?

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Is It Time for an Intervention? Sometimes, a loved one struggling with addiction doesn’t know how badly they’re hurting the people around them. They probably don’t even realize how destructive the habit is to their own life. Unfortunately, it’s extremely difficult for an addict to get better if they don’t want to get better. But … Read more