Many popular songwriters and musicians write lyrics with references to drug and alcohol use. Teens listen to music constantly and are easily influenced by their favorite artists. A teen who constantly listens to the songs that reference drug and alcohol use could eventually try the substances, which can then lead to substance abuse, mental health…
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Parents want the best for their kids. They spend so much of their lives trying to keep them happy and safe. But parents can’t control everything. Sometimes it’s hard to admit that there are things they can’t change, for instance, when a loved one or some other permanent figure in your kids’ lives is dealing…
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When your loved ones struggle with addiction, it can be hard not to want to help make their life a little easier. We often do whatever we can to help them, even giving them money or trying to help with bills or groceries if they’re behind. We help them because we love them, but unfortunately,…
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When you have a loved one battling addiction, often all we want to do is help that person. Many times, however, helping someone turns into enabling the person to continue with their drug or alcohol use, even if we’ve asked them to stop using before. There comes a time when the things we feel that…
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Teens experience a wide range of emotions and changes in adolescence. Teens can also be very impulsive and engage in risky or dangerous behavior. The brain is developing during the adolescent years and is receiving huge amounts of information. Peer pressure is typically a major factor in a teen’s decision to try drugs. Depending on…
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Smartphones simplify our lives. They give people easy access to the Internet, social media apps, games, and texting just to name a few. Smartphones provide convenient ways to connect with family and friends. People use smartphones for work, getting directions, and sharing photos. There are many advantages to having a smartphone, but many people are…
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Having healthy communication is one of the key pillars for a full recovery from addiction for teens and adolescents. Through treatment, teens learn healthy communication skills which help them rebuild any relationships damaged during substance abuse. Almost every aspect of a happy, well-rounded sober life is affected by how well teens can talk through things…
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Most teens have cell phones with unlimited availability to the Internet. There are dozens of social media websites and apps that can be downloaded to cell phones. Social media allows a person to accept requests from followers or friends, which provides access to the person’s profile, photos, and posts. For most people, this is a…
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When a loved one has an addiction, many lives are affected. The person with the addiction is at risk of severe physical problems and mental health complications. A person can become addicted to more than drugs or alcohol. Many people become addicted to non-substance related things. Some people suffer from an addiction to gambling, gaming,…
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Children of parents with alcoholism are at risk of experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and drug or alcohol abuse. Children of parents with an addiction to alcohol can feel uncertain, unstable, neglected, disorganized, and lonely. Bottom line: growing up in an alcoholic home is growing up in a home of…
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