Choosing the right adolescent treatment center is a tough decision during an already difficult time. Rehabilitation centers vary widely in their treatment approaches and capabilities, so choosing the best one is not a simple matter. You must select the unique method that fits your teen’s situation and needs. Our Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center professional team…
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It’s easy to write off our teens’ experience as “drama.” Teens can be very dramatic. We don’t often see as parents that our teens’ “drama” can be “trauma,” causing deep suffering in their mental and spiritual health. Childhood and teenage trauma can quickly become substance use or other mental health issues. To ensure your son…
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Anxiety is a common emotion, but how teens deal with it can be different. Most of the time, anxiety sets in as a warning when a risky situation arises. However, anxiety can worsen and take over your thoughts so much that it is hard to manage. This situation is prevalent in teens as their young…
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When choosing a rehab for your teen, there are many things to consider. Rehabilitation centers vary their treatment approaches and offerings, so it’s important to find what works best for your teen and your family. Look for the ability to customize treatment as much as possible, and make sure they have the options you need,…
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Being the parent of an adolescent means that you must be in the know with all of the latest terminologies if you want to keep tabs on what your kid is doing, especially where drugs and alcohol are concerned. Although the term “crossfade” is not entirely new, the word has started to be used more…
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Cognitive skills are still developing during your teenage years. However, it is also in these years where social and peer pressure peaks. These factors can have a significant impact on behavior and developing habits. Drug use and experimentation are some habits your parents fear for their teens, and rightfully so. Drug experimentation can lead to…
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When considering addiction treatment for your teen, consider an adolescent rehab center in Mississippi. Not all teen treatment centers can offer a combination of services and a healing environment conducive to successful adolescent recovery. As a parent or loved one of a teenage boy, you want to make sure that they have the best chance…
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Teens can be quizzical when trying to find out dirt on their parents. One day after school, they may come home and ask, “Have you ever smoked weed before?” You may be thrown off guard with how to answer this question, although you know that you are about to embark on a matter important to…
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No matter where you live in America, you will find people who have gone through traumatic experiences. Adults are relatively well-prepared to cope with these kinds of experiences. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for children. Childhood trauma exposure may lead to many serious problems in later life. A trauma treatment program can help affected…
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We’ve all done impulsive things in our lives. For some, it’s adding a dozen extra items to the grocery store’s check-out line. For others, it’s hopping in a car and taking a last-minute trip to the beach. Unfortunately, teens are especially at risk for impulsive actions because their brains are still developing. Adolescent males are…
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