Everywhere you look there are cell phones in hand, computers being accessed in coffee shops, and digital signs flashing marketing information. Do you ever wonder if you and your teen are overly stimulated by all the technology that you get in one day? If you can answer that question with a “yes,” you may be…
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Ever wonder if your teen is gaming too much? The long days and nights of nonstop gaming without ceasing to eat, sleep, take a shower, and sometimes go to the bathroom, all in name of winning that last leg of the game that never seems to end. Research shows that excessive gaming for 6 to…
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When someone goes to jail, you will often hear them state they are not guilty for the crime because they do not want to admit what they have done. The same goes for someone who suffers from an addiction. They will demonstrate a denial that they just are not as bad as everyone else seems…
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Trying to figure out the best way to parent your teenager can be difficult to gauge and sometimes even harder to adjust. One minute they may be demanding your full attention and the next moment they may be asking you to talk to the hand. The hot and cold behavior can be confusing and sometimes…
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Addiction is guilty of taking the trust out of relationships. In this capacity, your teen who has struggled with drugs and alcohol has probably done everything possible to make you lose their trust for them through their addictive behaviors. Lying, cheating, and stealing are common actions that people who suffer from substance abuse turn to…
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Coming out of the throes of addiction is sometimes a rather difficult ordeal. All of the morals that a teenager learned as a young kid may have been abandoned during their substance abuse along with the ability to learn or perform pertinent life skills. When drugs and alcohol take over a teen’s life, they often…
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When St. Patrick’s Day comes around each year the things that are usually envisioned for this holiday are the color green to keep from getting pinched, leprechauns, parades with green beads, and lots of alcohol. As your teen leaves your house in green to go the local parade at 8am, you may think that you…
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Everyday household products can pose some real problems for teens who begin using them as inhalants. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 1 in 4 adolescents are “huffing” chemicals such as gases, nitrates, aerosol, and volatile solvents to get high from the effects produced which are similar to anesthetics that slow down…
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One of the most compelling games to come onto the market in a while is Fortnite. This phenomenon of zombies has been taking adolescents by storm since its release in July of 2017. While Fortnite is normally stated as a free battle royal game, the reality of this virtual game is that it could cost…
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According to a recent report, people on average only keep their new year’s resolution until January 12th, so continuing to maintain any lifestyle changes past 2 weeks is a difficult for most. Your teen who is getting sober may find some their recovery being obstructed by the triggers and cravings that often occur especially during…
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