The first 12-Step program was devised back in the late 1930’s by two middle aged men who could not stop drinking without the admission of an addiction and helping others. Although they did not fathom their vision being something that turned into a fellowship that would go onto help millions of people with a variety…
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No parent ever wants to find out that their adolescent is suffering from depression because the road ahead can look pretty bleak. Although depression poses negative aspects on a teen’s life, the recovery process can bring some relief to everyone who is involved including you as a parent. This may seem illogical because of the…
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Teachers are the backbone to our education systems. Without teachers, there would be no one to pass necessary information onto adolescents that will help them to succeed in their future. In a classroom setting, the teachers get closely acquainted with their students and have to deal with a myriad of issues that may affect a…
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Alcohol is socially accepted in the United States causing billions of drinks to be consumed each year. According the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 7.3 million Americans between the ages of 12 to 20 are reported to drink alcohol. 11 percent of all alcohol that is consumed is from this age group.…
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As a parent of a newborn, you took care of that child when they could not take care of themselves. You had to, or they could not survive on their own. As that baby continued to get older there were different stages that took place in which you had to teach your child how to…
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The teenage years can be rough for teens who have substance abuse or mental health issues that prevent them from expressing themselves in a positive or healthy manner. Your first inkling may be to sign your adolescent up for traditional therapy. While this gesture is one of love and support, some teens will not open…
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Teenagers no doubt ask questions about themselves to themselves on a regular basis. This age group is likely to be in the mindset of trying to figure out who they are as they continue to expand their mental and physical capabilities. Questioning what they want for their life, why they are feeling the way they…
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When thinking about inhalants around the house, the last thing you probably thought of when you placed this household product in a cabinet is that your teen would ever use this poison to get to high. Think again. Although inhalants are not as common as alcohol, prescription drugs, or street drugs are, they could be…
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With the endless amounts of apps and websites for use, you may be concerned with how your teenager actually uses them. Words like trending, going viral, gifs, memes, or microblogging will continue to come across as new digital knowledge that you may not have been privy to just yet. Although microblogging is nothing new, you…
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With the holidays coming up, you may be afraid of what you will be faced with regarding your teenager’s eating disorder. Thanksgiving is all about eating as much as you can for that day and all the days after that you have leftovers. The holiday is wrapped about turkey, stuffing, candied yams, and pumpkin pie…
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