Alcohol use disorders are widespread in the US, and they are a significant contributor to most mental disorders and premature death. Adolescents and alcohol consumption is becoming a significant public problem that poses enormous health and safety risks. Experts report that several million young Americans aged 12 to 20 years use alcohol. Furthermore, they note…
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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…
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The opioid epidemic which has swept America for the last 7 years has reached younger and younger generations. Slowly, the numbers are turning for the better, though some are still startlingly devastating. In 2015, more people died of opioid overdose than car accidents and gun violence. Numerically, there is little arguing that the opioid epidemic…
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The risks of adolescent substance abuse go beyond marijuana and alcohol use. Today, substance abuse includes the abuse of prescription drugs such as benzodiazepines. Benzos, as many people call them, are a category of drugs known as sedatives. Even though doctors prescribe these medications, they can also be abused, in which case, you might need…
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Alcohol abuse is one of the most concerning public health crises in the US. Despite the dangers of alcohol, many teenagers in the United States have used it. Unfortunately, you are more likely to suffer from alcohol use disorders (AUD) in adulthood when you start drinking during adolescence. Furthermore, alcohol abuse has more severe impacts…
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Adolescents and teenagers seem to be tired all the time. Getting them up in the morning for school is a task, they sleep all day, then they seem to be up all night. Today’s adolescents and teens face more pressure than in previous generations, prepping for their resumes at earlier ages by taking on multiple…
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For better or for worse, many feel that alcohol is a rite of passage for young people. Many teens count the days until they reach the legal drinking age. However, the laws don’t stop some adolescents from acquiring alcohol. Unfortunately, it sometimes leads to abuse. If this applies to someone in your life, you should…
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Could your teen be using drugs or alcohol? Some parents may not believe this is possible. Others may recognize the risks but are unsure what to do about them. The signs of substance use in adolescents are nothing to ignore. The sooner you react to it, and do so in a positive way, the better off…
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Underage drinking is a common problem in the U.S. it accounts for 4,300 deaths every year of just youth. About 11 percent of alcohol consumed in the U.S. is in those under the age of 21, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When you consider this, realize that peer pressure and underage drinking…
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Trauma is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. When trauma occurs, it impacts your brain’s functionality and stays there for the long term. Early childhood trauma can create an uncomfortable and even dangerous mental health situation for many people. If you have a loved one facing it, it’s important to have professional help. Stonewater…
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