Anyone that has a family member that has suffered from addiction can tell you how difficult life can be and how painful it can be to watch a loved one go through that. It is tough enough when the addict is an adult, but when addiction takes hold
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As important as it is for a person struggling with addiction to admit they have a problem and need help, finding the right help for that person is just as important. The issue can become even more complicated when you are dealing with a teenager and are trying
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Many individuals experience hesitation to begin communication through teen group therapy. For many it is difficult to open up and put themselves in delicate situations. Expressing feelings and emotions can be difficult, but over time many understand how rewarding therapy can be. A teen’s mind is very moldable
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Teenagers experience intense emotions throughout the day. It’s been said that the frontal cortex of the average brain is not done developing until the age of 25. However, teenagers are ever growing and evolving, making them incredibly sensitive to the world and people around them. Teenagers can be
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Teenagers often make use of drug and alcohol in order to suppress emotions and reduce feelings of anxiety all self-consciousness. However, because alcohol and other substances give pleasure, it can be the start of a fatal path down towards drug dependency and addiction. As a responsible parent, you
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Self-harm is a serious disorder in the teenage years where the child will start to harm their own body. Sometimes, self-harm will leave the child with permanent scars, and there may also be underlying psychiatric problems which lead to deeper cuts as well as more serious muscle and
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The insidious nature of drugs has worked its way into the lives of millions of people today. Whether it is illicit drugs bought on the street, or prescription or over-the-counter medication that gets abused, drug addiction can tear apart a family and destroy lives physically and emotionally. When
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Teenagers are an exceptionally vulnerable and delicate version of the human species that can often give their families great concern. For some teenagers, this is the period when they start to exhibit signs of mental health issues or troubled behavior that can last a lifetime. More than just
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Seeing your teenager caught up in substance abuse and drug addiction can tear you up inside. You hate the idea of your child spiraling downward, and you want to do all you can to change things and make life better for them. Getting them the professional help they
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There is no more helpless feeling in the world then when you see your child struggling through life, and you feel like there is nothing you can do to help. Sadly, many parents find themselves in that same boat today as their teenagers suffer from mental health issues
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