Alcoholics Anonymous is a free organization that offers a simple program for spiritual living. The “12 steps” are famous throughout the world for being a program of recovery found to be efficient in helping millions of recovering addicts and alcoholics stay clean and sober. Other programs have utilized the 12 steps to help with their…
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We discuss often the amount of stress and anxiety adolescents and teens are facing today. Mental health disorders are developing at younger ages, substance use disorders are developing at younger ages, and our children seem to be struggling. Many parents shrug off the idea of stress sitting on their children’s shoulders. How stressed could children…
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Stomach aches are a recurring problem for adolescents and teens. When your teen or adolescent is having a stomach ache, always investigate a little bit further. There could be hidden signs of mental health distress. It could be heartburn or a digestive issue: Heartburn and indigestion aren’t reserved specifically for adults. Kids can get…
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Parents might anticipate one day coming across a bag of marijuana in their adolescent or teenager’s sock drawer. Normalized as less harmful, the discovery of marijuana warrants a conversation about substance use, experimentation, and new rules. Marijuana addiction is a real problem that adolescents and teens can face. Heroin addiction is also a real problem…
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From treatment plans to 12-step programs, there is a lot for parents to learn when it comes to addiction treatment. Understand your child’s treatment plan: Treatment for addiction and co-occurring disorders takes many different forms. Your child’s treatment plan will be based on a variety of information including a potential co-occurring disorder. Everything about…
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Supporting a beloved teen or adolescent through addiction treatment can feel like a whirlwind. Navigating the uncharted course of treatment is daunting to first time families. Every part of the treatment process has a clinically-backed reason for existing. The more informed you are, the better equipped you will be to support your love one. …
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Every summer, thousands of teenagers across America try drugs and alcohol for the first time. Summer adventures into substance experimentation can be the hallmark of a youthful summer, and the beginning of addiction for many teens. Without the daily routine of school, homework, and extracurricular activities, teens are left with too much time on their…
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Between the years of 2002 and 2014, cannabis use among young people dropped 17 percent according to a study from the National Institute on Drug Abuse in addition to SAMHSA. Problematic use, as the study defined it, fell 25% starting in 2011. Many parents have been worried about the widespread movement for marijuana legalization and…
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Meth use runs through phases. The initial phase is made obvious by signs of intoxication or being high on drugs. Meth is a central nervous system stimulant, meaning it impacts the brain and body more quickly than other substances do. Unlike other drugs which can last a long period of time, the actual rushing sensations…
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According to The Centers for Disease Control, high-school drinking has significantly reduced. The study looked at data trends between the years of 1991 and 2015 based on information provided by high school students themselves. Drinking has cut nearly by half in some regards. For example, in 1999 half of high school students reported drinking within…
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