Ten Signs of Addiction in Troubled Teens

troubled teen in need of behavioral therapy

Addiction is a physical or mental dependence on a behavior or substance that a person feels powerless to stop. Addictions can manifest in many different ways.  Teenagers, especially, are a vulnerable population group for falling into the cycle of addiction.  Normal adolescent development such as the need to belong, becoming more independent, and volatile emotional states … Read more

Teen Drug Abuse: A Parent’s Guide

kamil s xny2e95bvgA unsplash scaled

Movies, video games, television shows, and popular music, all are examples of avenues through which teens are inundated with glamorized images of drug and illegal substance use. According to a recent content analysis, alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs are present in 70% of prime time network dramatic programs, 38 out of 40 top-grossing movies, and … Read more

Bringing the Reality of Sexual Addiction to Light

glenn carstens peters npxXWgQ33ZQ unsplash scaled

Parent: “I just enrolled Max in a rehabilitation program.” Friend: “I had no idea he had an alcohol or drug problem?” Parent:  “He doesn’t…” The words this parent hesitates to say, do not come easily. How do you tell someone that your son has a sexual addiction?  How do you admit that you fear that he … Read more

Teen Addicton-Don’t Battle Alone

jaime spaniol L0N74GWsq8 unsplash scaled

The 2007 movie, “300” depicts a version of the Battle of the pass of Thermopylae, in which 300 Spartans stand their ground for 3 days against the entire Persian army. Their brave sacrifices serve to protect and inspire their countrymen enabling them to later rally, defeating the Persians, despite overwhelming odds. These Spartan soldiers were … Read more