Most people think of drugs and alcohol when they think of teen addiction. However, the illness of addiction can develop with certain rewarding behaviors as well. For instance, it’s possible […]
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Teens: Let’s Talk About Masturbation & Sex Addiction
Although it’s embarrassing to talk about, discussing a topic can be the venue for learning more about it. Besides, masturbation is a normal part of sexuality. Because it carries a […]
Computer Addiction: Signs, Effects, Treatments
It’s 2018 and approximately 87 percent of Americans have a computer in their home. Computers have a wide variety of uses; people use them to work, to play games, to access the […]
4 Helpful Coping Tips for Siblings of Addicted Teens
When a teenager has an addiction, that addiction is not just their problem. It’s the whole family’s problem. But siblings of addicted teens can often get overlooked, here’s 4 helpful […]
Why Is Gender-Specific Treatment Important?
Men and women often experience things differently, and that includes addiction and recovery, making the need for gender-specific treatment essential – especially for teens. Although both men and women can […]
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome or PAWS: Symptoms and Treatment
If you or a loved one are struggling with a substance abuse problem, then chances are that you might understand the difference between acute withdrawal symptoms and their successor, post-acute […]
Drug-Impaired Driving: The Effects of Marijuana and Opioids
A report from the Governors Highway Safety Association found that in 2016, more than 40% of drivers who were fatally injured in car accidents tested positive for drug-impaired driving. Close […]
Sobriety Tips for This Thanksgiving Holiday
Are you in need of sobriety tips this holiday season? Paradigm Treatment has you covered. Getting sober is a difficult thing, but sometimes staying sober is even harder. That’s especially true during occasions […]
How Recovering Teens Can Show Appreciation to Their Loved Ones
Recovery isn’t easy for anyone of any age, but teens may have a particularly hard time. Teens in recovery are dealing with all of the usual teen stuff – raging […]
Teens Experimenting with Drugs Can Lead to Substance Abuse
Many people assume that experimentation with substances is just a normal part of the teenage years – a phase that most people go through on their way to adulthood. That […]