Teen Drug Use: From Curiosity To Addiction
It’s a common belief that teens are going to experiment with drugs during adolescence. Of course, this isn’t true for all teens. Yet, for those who do, there seems to […]
It’s a common belief that teens are going to experiment with drugs during adolescence. Of course, this isn’t true for all teens. Yet, for those who do, there seems to […]
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
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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 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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This two part series provides a list of ways that parents can facilitate the avoidance of drug use in their teens. If you missed part one, that article provided an
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Research indicates that 1.4% to 17.9% of adolescents around the world are addicted to the Internet. Addictions to Internet use are not as prevalent in the United States as they
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With recent drug epidemics, including heroin and painkillers, parents and supportive adults are looking for ways to assist teens in curbing their drug use. They seem to be looking for
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The first time Jessica took a hit of marijuana, it seemed innocent enough. It came with a high, feeling good, and easing the stress in life. And there was no
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