The reoccurring experience of relapse indicates that there is a problem. If a teen continues to return to the drug or alcohol that has been destructive in life, then there’s […]
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There’s currently a drug epidemic sweeping the country. Significant parts of the northeast, the Midwest, and Pacific coast of the United States are battling drug addictions, primarily addictions to heroine.
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A study completed in 2006 and published by the National Institute of Health and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism revealed intriguing information about teen alcohol abuse and
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Before and beyond substance abuse are many underlying issues that contribute to drug, alcohol, or even behavioral addiction, which further supports the view of addiction as a mental illness. These
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It’s very common for teens with mental illness to use drugs and drink. This is especially true for those who experience the more challenging psychological illnesses such as schizophrenia. The
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The field of drug counseling and healing addiction has significantly improved over the years. This includes the exploration of psychological and emotional issues that are specific to women and female
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When you hear the word rehab, you might think of a certain type of treatment for addicts and even criminals. As in She’s had an addiction to alcohol for years
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Addiction has been a subject well researched in the mental health field. Over the years, the patterns in the life of an addict as well as in the lives of
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It’s commonly known that teens are vulnerable to drug use. It’s a time of experimentation, curiosity, and sometimes confusion. For this reason, some teens might try drugs, and sadly, others
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If your child is attending therapy as a part of a teen substance abuse treatment plan, you might encounter a counseling technique called Motivational Interviewing. It’s a form of therapy
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