Doctors commonly prescribe amphetamines to treat narcolepsy and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), especially for teens. However, like any drug, these prescription drugs can be abused when people become dependent on them to function. While people may think they are in control and don’t have a problem, the misuse of prescription drugs, like amphetamines can quickly spiral…
Eating disorders can be made the most obvious at mealtime with the rest of the family. These disordered behaviors often pop up as out of the blue, but can be a sign of a problem with body image and disordered thinking toward food which have been growing for some time. To learn more about eating…
Every time you ask your teen to do chores or homework, they may conveniently respond with how they “just forgot” to carry out your instructions. As they exhibit these signs of forgetfulness, life can become especially chaotic with the disorganization which ensues. Teens often have many responsibilities to juggle with their school work, extracurricular activities,…
Not every teen responds the same way to therapy. It’s why receiving care at a treatment facility that uses several therapeutic modalities is such an advantage. There is no denying that being a teenager is stressful, and navigating a substance use or mental health disorder can be very confusing. It can be hard to find…
If you’re wondering if vaping can become dangerous, the answer, unfortunately, is yes. It’s cleverly packaged to appeal to adolescents with fruity flavors and easy accessibility. While vaping doesn’t produce smoke, it’s still nicotine-based, and it’s still bad for you. The vapors produced by e-cigarettes – or vaping pens as they are known are harmful…
If you are not sure what kind of treatment to seek for a teen battling a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, help is available. Dual diagnosis treatment exists specifically to treat co-occurring disorders. Treating one problem at a time leads to a higher chance of relapse, so many experts recommend treating co-occurring…
At Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center, we are proud to help adolescent boys overcome a dual diagnosis. Mental health issues and substance abuse go hand in hand for many teens and are best addressed concurrently. Creating the right environment for teens to receive treatment and go through recovery is critical. Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center offers a…
When a teenager commits the awful act of suicide, the first question people want to know is why they took their own life in the first place. Committing suicide during the teenage years becomes a devastating loss since a teen has their whole life to live. Discerning what happened to an emotional and hormonal teen…
Whether your teenager is a male or a female, many teenagers battle body image due to the judgmental opinions that other classmates, friends, or social media may offer them without any regard to their feelings. The teenage years are heavily influenced by what others think, which can carry into their adult lives. It isn’t easy…
We sat down with Stonewater’s Medical Director and chief medical officer for the state of Mississippi, Dr. Daniel Edney, to discuss mental health awareness, the biggest challenges adolescents face today in regards to mental health and the importance of parents being proactive about warning signs. Mental health is often defined as one’s psychological or emotional…
