The reality is that these are challenging times. The teens around the country had to adapt their lives in different ways, including how they sought the help of medical professionals. Luckily, doctors and therapists have adapted quickly to provide virtual options for treatment, which have quickly become the new norm for many people. Specifically for…
Don’t let public health concerns or scheduling issues be a barrier to your teen getting the treatment they need for a substance use disorder. Studies show that only ten percent of adolescents who need substance use treatment will find it. Unfortunately, living in a pandemic makes this percentage even less. The team at Stonewater has…
Anxiety and addiction are conditions that commonly occur together. Unfortunately, when a teen begins using drugs or alcohol to cope with anxiety, it can have lasting impacts. In such cases, a dual diagnosis treatment center is necessary. At Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center, we strive to provide treatment for both anxiety and addiction using the practice…
Teenagers and adolescents go through ever-evolving shifts in their attitudes, interests, and personality. It can be hard for parents to tell what could be a sign of mental illness, like depression, or what is just a symptom of youth. However, the symptoms of depression can have a drastic impact on your teen’s life. Depression can…
Anxiety is one of the leading mental health conditions in the country today. Unfortunately, more and more teens are struggling with this condition, leading to a range of physical and mental issues. However, with an anxiety treatment program at Stonewater Adolescent Recovery, your teen can put his substance abuse in the past. To learn more…
Teens today are more connected to their technology than previous generations have ever had a capability to be. In a world where opioid medications and addiction is claiming more lives than other causes of death, it seems less than tactful to equate the use of a telephone or a smartphone to an addiction. However, professionals…
When one of your children has an addiction, talking to your other children about their treatment can feel challenging. However, it doesn’t have to be. At our adolescent residential treatment program, we’re committed to providing treatment and support for the entire family. For information about talking to your children about their sibling’s addiction, contact Stonewater…
Boundaries are the invisible lines we draw to separate ourselves from others’ behaviors. We get to make delineated boundaries about what we are willing to tolerate and not tolerate for ourselves. We can only be pushed so far, do so much, or take so much abuse. Lacking boundaries can result in codependency, exhaustion, and resentment.…
Family and friends can ask a lot of questions when they know that your adolescent loved one has struggled with addiction, gone to treatment, and come back home. Recovery is not something to be ashamed of but something everyone should take great pride in. Unfortunately, early interactions in the first few months of recovery can…
Victim mentality is a problem that many young adults face—this is especially true of those who have struggled or are struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. The helpless feeling that victim mentality brings on is damaging to young adults, and a family recovery support therapy program could be the best option. Determining if…
