More than 2 million adolescents are using drugs and alcohol right now. Drug and alcohol use among adolescents in the United States has gone down considerably in recent years, but the problem persists. As drug epidemics continue to spread, more teens are learning about drugs and avenues to purchase illegal drugs. Through social media platforms…
More and more teens are gaining access to smartphones. Smartphones and the internet, in particular, are essential in the contemporary world. They enable these teens to engage in research, communicate with teachers, or even socialize with their friends. As parents, however, you need to take an active role in ensuring there are internet safety protocols…
School is out. Responsibilities are minimal. The energy in the year is potent with teenage experimentation. Summertime is a prime time for teenage substance abuse, risk-taking, and other thrill-seeking behaviors. If you have been considering sending your teen to treatment for their drug and alcohol addiction, summer is a smart time to do it. Many…
Addiction affects teenagers differently from how it affects adults. The treatment for adults and teens, therefore, varies. So, when looking for a rehab program for the teen, you will have to consider some factors. The factors may vary from patient to patient. Everyone has their own unique needs. But some of these requirements are universal.…
When it comes to raising teenage boys, there’s no question that times can get difficult. Even parents who have the best relationships with their children tend to run into disagreements and fail to see eye to eye. However, there is a significant difference between having healthy disagreements with your teen and causing lasting emotional distress.…
Drug use is progressive. First-time users may not exhibit any symptoms. But regular users will show signs that their loved ones may or may not notice. For drugs like fentanyl, their small size makes it very convenient for users to conceal them. Fentanyl use among teens is on the rise. As parents, we may need…
It’s easy to write off our teens’ experience as “drama”. Teens can be very dramatic. What we don’t often see as parents is that our teens’ “drama” can actually be “trauma,” causing deep suffering in their mental and spiritual health. Commonly, childhood and teenage trauma can quickly turn into substance use or other mental health…
Health experts associate sitting for too long with many health conditions, some of which can be fatal. What we do while sitting is equally concerning. Many of us mindlessly scroll through social media accounts, leading to what is known as social media addiction. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, etc. are becoming as addictive as alcohol,…
When it comes to raising kids today, parents are quickly bombarded with the overwhelming amount of technology available. With social media and other forms of media being readily available, it can be hard to keep your teen on the right track. By encouraging your child to listen to music instead of sitting on their phones,…
According to most experts, peer pressure can have negative and positive influences on an adolescent. However, most parents are concerned when their kids are unable to deal with negative pressure from friends, such as substance abuse. When your friends are pressuring you to do things you are uncomfortable with, you need to have appropriate ways…