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 […]
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 […]
How to Talk to Your Teen About Prescription Drug Abuse
There’s an opioid epidemic in the United States, and it isn’t just adults who are at risk. Teenagers are also sometimes prescribed addictive prescription painkillers and other drugs that they […]