If you are the first person in your family to experience substance abuse, your parents may be clueless as to what you are going through. Although they may have supported you everywhere they could, you may have no words that can thoroughly explain how your addiction works within you. Your shame and guilt may keep…
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As states continue to pursue the legalization of marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, the higher the statistics are expected to rise with those who will become addicted to the effects of marijuana. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 9 percent of marijuana users will develop dependence on the drug which increases…
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Parents possess natural instincts to keep their kids out of harm’s way. Keeping children safe and healthy is the number job of a parent. Some parents are afraid that without their constant worry and watchful eye their offspring will display injurious behaviors. This style of parenting is called “helicopter parenting” and is defined by hovering…
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Cigarettes are known for their distinctive smell and aroma that follows someone even after they have put their cigarette out in an ashtray. The unpleasant odor is one of the reasons that some teens may initially decide against trying cigarettes especially if they know they will get caught if their parents get a whiff of…
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If you are thinking about Juuling because your friends are, you should think again. Juuling is not good for you for many different reasons that could instead just simply be passed off as something that “everyone does”. Get some facts about Juuling before you get addicted or possibly sick from the dangerous effects that Juuling…
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Your teen could talk themselves out of going to college before they even have an opportunity to get the application in. Normally this type of fear can be chalked up to not having the grades or finances to be accepted into the university of their choice. If your teen is sober or trying to maintain…
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If you suspect your teen is using drugs and alcohol, you should stage an intervention immediately and do what you can to help them. The longer and heavier your teenager abuses drugs and alcohol, the harder it could be to get them to stop in the future. One of the things to remember with an…
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Teenagers are infamously known for talking back, contemptible attitudes, and their salty way of knowing more than you do. Going from hot to cold is typical everyday behavior for an adolescent who is experiencing a shift in their hormones. Not only are they enduring continuous growth spurts, they have nonstop hormones pulsing through their veins…
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A substance abuse disorder is a horrendous condition that gets someone to lie, cheat, and steal to gain drugs and alcohol. Substance abuse is a progressive disorder that provokes a person’s tolerance to keep them dangerously wanting more and more. If your brother falls into this category, wanting to help him at any cost could…
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Anxiety is a common reaction to the stressors of daily life. For many teens, things like public speaking, school exams, dating, and athletic competitions can stir feelings of anxiety. Teens may not have bills to pay, a taxing job, or other “adult” stressors that are usually linked to anxiety, but they still have their own…
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