How Do I Recognize When I Am in Relapse Mode?
One of the most important pieces of a relapse prevention plan is to find out the things that could take you out of your sobriety. You may have learned this in treatment or therapy but should revisit this recovery tool…
Ways to Show Your Recovering Teenager that You Love Them
One of the characteristics that makes someone want to retreat to drugs and alcohol is feeling unloved. Sometimes this happens from feeling insecure in the relationship with their parents and other times feeling unloved comes through their suffering self-esteem from…
Why Should I Support My Teen When They Do Not Want It?
Teenagers usually repel at the thought of their parents being in their life. With their new sense of independence, most teenagers think they know everything and do not want to be told what to do. Add substance abuse to that…
Surgeon General Calls Vaping an Epidemic Amongst Teens
In December, the United States Surgeon General issued a warning stating that vaping has become a national epidemic amongst teens. Vice Admiral Jerome Adams quoted in his speech, “More than 3.6 million U.S. youth, including 1 in 5 high school…
What Really Happens When You Call the Police on an Unruly Teenager?
There may come a time when you have come to the end of your rope with your teen and you just do not know what to do. Your first inkling may be to put your head in the sand and…
The Real Effect Cyberbullying Has on Your Teen
Victims of cyberbullying have a tough time dealing with the impact the abuse has on them. Bullying in any capacity will lower self-esteem and create unnecessary fear to cause significant psychological and emotional distress, but cyberbullying can cause even more…
Is Your Teen Problematic or is There a Change that Should Be Made?
Now that you are aware of the problematic behavior your teen has exhibited, you may be wondering if this is just your family’s destiny or if there is something which could be done to solve the problem? Dealing with the…
Causes of Antisocial Behavior in Teens
You may have heard of teenagers being antisocial and that it is just a phase that they are going through. Then when you see your teen being antisocial, you start to get afraid that something is really wrong although you…
