Smoking marijuana, either recreationally or for medicinal purposes, poses health risks to the respiratory system that can be similar to smoking tobacco. Some people believe that alternatively using a marijuana vaporizer for inhalation reduces these risks and makes inhaling the drug safer. The truth is that vaping marijuana also poses serious risks to your health. […]
Category: Adolescents
Family, Family, Family
Not only is it important to successful addiction treatment, but family may very well be the greatest and most powerful factor for helping individuals with addiction to recover. I am not talking about functional, well-manicured picture-perfect families. I am talking about dysfunctional, messy, broken souled individuals coming together to help because they love their brother, […]
What Rehab for Teens is Like
Substance abuse rehab for teens may sound like a frightening prospect for a young person to face. Yet, this is probably one of the most important and positive experiences for a teenager at risk to undergo. Entering a program that targets rehab for teens can be a route towards recovery that really works. The right […]
What to Expect When Your Child Starts Addiction Treatment
More than one million teens are suffering with a substance addiction today, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Professional addiction treatment is essential for helping teens successfully manage this disease, so they can safeguard their health and get back to their lives and preparing for their futures. High-quality addiction treatment centers […]
The Most Commonly Abused Substances by Teens
Substance abuse isn’t just an adult problem—many families throughout the nation are struggling with adolescent or teen substance abuse and addiction. In one year alone, between 2014 and 2015, teen overdose deaths increased by 19 percent. Some of the most commonly abused substances, like alcohol and marijuana, have been culturally associated with teenage substance abuse […]
The Role of Family in Addiction Counseling: How to Support Your Child in Treatment and Beyond
Part four of this four-part series will provide you with the information you need to determine whether your child is using drugs—including alcohol—and what to do about it. Read part three, What to Do if Your Suspicions of Teen Drug Abuse Are Confirmed. A large body of research shows the importance of family in addiction […]
What to Do if Your Suspicions of Teen Drug Abuse Are Confirmed
Part three of this four-part series will provide you with the information you need to determine whether your child is using drugs—including alcohol—and what to do about it. Read part two, Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use in Adolescents. If your suspicions are confirmed and you learn that your family is experiencing teen drug abuse, […]
Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use in Adolescents
Part two of this four-part series will provide you with the information you need to determine whether your child is using drugs—including alcohol—and what to do about it. Read part one, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Addiction and Dependence. As parents, we often jump to conclusions out of fear. Symptoms of drug use in teens are […]
Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Addiction and Dependence in Teens
Part one of this four-part series will provide you with the information you need to determine whether your child is using drugs—including alcohol—and what to do about it. You may be surprised to learn that teens these days are using fewer drugs than their parents’ and grandparents’ generations. In 2016, according to the National Institute […]
Teen Addiction: Know the Warning Signs
Is it teen addiction? If you’ve noticed unusual changes in your teenager’s behavior, it’s normal to be concerned. Teen addiction is a serious problem, and it can be difficult to tell the difference between typical teenage behavior and a potential red flag. In this article, we’ll discuss some common warning signs of teen addiction and […]