Understanding Addiction

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To help get a better understanding of addiction, we first need to define exactly what is addiction.  There are many definitions of addiction depending on who you ask. It can be anything from a moral failing, to a spiritual failing, or to an actual disease.  If something is controlling your life to the point where … Read more

3 Under the Radar Addictions That Impact Teens the Hardest

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There is a myriad of useful information out there about common addictions in teenagers. Most everyone is acquainted with the dangers of alcohol, nicotine, and drug addiction. However, there are also many lesser-known addictions that teenagers are especially prone to developing. Here are three addictions that may not be on your radar but pose a … Read more

Is There a Cure for Addiction?

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One of the biggest misconceptions people have about addiction is that there’s a cure or a single, all-encompassing fix. Unfortunately, the reality is that addiction is a chronic disease. Something that an individual will deal with for the rest of their life. Think of it like diabetes. Diabetes can’t be cured, but it can be … Read more

Common Behavioral Addictions

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Addiction is usually associated with a dependence on drugs or alcohol, but there are also a lot of behavioral addictions out there. It’s good to know about these because, if your teen is prone to addiction, it might not be a long road for them to attach themselves to one of these as a replacement … Read more

The Science of Addiction

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Addiction is often misunderstood. Many people still assume that addiction is a choice, or that there’s a cure for addiction. The harsh truth is that there is no cure. Addiction is a chronic disease. Although it’s true that someone makes the choice to try a drug or drink in the first place, no one does … 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

Choosing the Right Program for Your Troubled Teen

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Parenting a troubled teen can be a difficult road to walk and it is equally difficult when you realize that you may need outside help.  “Do I need to enroll my son into a program for troubled teens?” “If we need help, where should we go?”  “How do we know we are making the right … Read more