Sometimes, teens will take anything to get high, even old prescription pills like Xanax, Valium, Ativan, and Klonopin. Each of these drugs are categorized as Benzodiazepines and are commonly prescribed […]
Teen Depressant Abuse: The Illegal Use of Xanax and Valium Read More »
In 2012, filmmaker Jason Russell experienced breaking success with his film Kony 2012. The documentary highlighted the controversial Ugandan guerilla leader Joseph Kony’s and his use of child soldiers. The
Teen Brief Psychotic Disorder: A Short and Stress-Related Experience of Psychosis Read More »
Although there is a big trend right now regarding healthy eating and healthy living, it’s true that adolescents don’t tend to focus on health at this age. Why should they?
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In the drug-counseling field, there is often a question that arises: can there be full recovery from addiction, including the elimination of feeling attraction for the abused substance? Speaking about
Teen Cocaine Abuse May Have Lasting Effects On The Brain Read More »
In most cases, teens addicted to alcohol and drugs feel the shame and stigma that accompanies a teen substance abuse disorder. In fact, they might not readily admit that they
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A recent study done at the Stanford University School of Medicine found that the amygdala, a part of the brain associated with emotions including fear, plays a significant role in
The Brain’s Amygdala Can Play a Role in Teen Anxiety Read More »
New research done by Oregon State University suggests that both religious practices as well as spirituality each have their own influence on a teen’s overall well being and mental health.
Religion and Spirituality Each Play A Role in Teen Mental Health Read More »
A recent article in Medical News Today describes a research study that found certain risk factors for teens and the development of mental illness. The study revealed that teens who
Excessive Media and Little Sleep Can Put Teens At Risk For Mental Illness Read More »
A recent study reveals that a new drug for teen schizophrenia may be controlling symptoms better than in the past. Researchers have been looking for a type of drug that
New Teen Schizophrenia Drug Reduces Symptoms Without Side Effects Read More »
Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a mood disorder, a mental illness experienced by teens, adults, and even children. It’s considered to be a mood disorder because someone with this diagnosis experiences
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