
Dangers of Teens Binge Drinking
Addiction, Risky Behavior, Substance AbuseThe fact that many teens abuse alcohol is not a new development. This age group has always pushed boundaries and experimented with substances. Still, how do parents inform their kids of the dangers of teen binge drinking? Few teens are aware…

Adderall Side Effects in Teens
Addiction, ADHD, Mental Health, TreatmentWhat Does Adderall Do To A Teenager?
Learn about the Adderall side effects in teens, and how to recognize addiction to prescription stimulants.
If you’re the parent of a teen you are likely aware of the common abuse of the prescription…

Signs Your Teenager is Smoking Cigarettes
Addiction, Risky Behavior, Substance Abuse, TeensHow To Know if a Teen is Smoking
Learn the signs of your teenager smoking cigarettes so you can guide them away from this dangerous habit early on.
Did you know that 90% of smokers begin using tobacco before the age of 19? It is a fact that…

Teen Addiction and Drug Abuse
Addiction, Substance Abuse, Teens, TreatmentTeenage Drug Abuse And Addiction
Teen addiction and drug abuse is a serious issue that can lead to long-term problems. Learn about the signs of teen drug abuse and getting treatment for teen addiction.
The teen years are notorious for drug…

What to Do About Teenage Cell Phone Addiction
Addiction, Mental Health, Self Esteem, TreatmentTeenage cell phone addiction disrupts family time, social time, and study time.
For a teen, having a cell phone is like being a kid in a candy store. With app stores offering a never-ending array of options, it is easy to see how teens get…

Why Parents Are Concerned About Teens Vaping Marijuana
Addiction, Substance AbuseParents are increasingly concerned about their teen’s vaping habits
Parents were already worried about their teen vaping nicotine. In fact, vaping has increased to record numbers among teens in recent years. Now with the growing trend of…

The Dangers of Teen Marijuana Abuse
Addiction, Psychiatric, Substance Abuse, TeensTeen Cannabis Use Can Have Serious Effects. Learn About Teen Marijuana Abuse and Risks.
It is very hard to be a parent of teens in any era, much less modern times. But one constant problem has seemed to persist for decades—teens and marijuana…

Should You Drug Test Your Teenager?
Addiction, Substance Abuse, TeensRaising teenagers is not for the faint of heart. It is rife with so many challenges, that it might be tempting to take advantage of any tool that might alleviate a source of worry or stress. So when it comes to monitoring your teen for potential…

What to Do When you Find Alcohol in your Teen’s Room
Addiction, Teens, TreatmentWhy Do Teenagers Drink Alcohol?
So, you are putting away your teen’s laundry when you happen upon their stash of vodka hidden in the sock drawer. Stumbling onto a teenager’s hidden alcohol can be an extremely distressing event for a parent.…

Signs of Heroin Abuse in Teens
Addiction, Substance Abuse, TeensOne of the most troubling statistics about the resurgence of heroin abuse in recent years is the rise in teens who dabble in prescription opioids and then find themselves using heroin when the cost of the opioid becomes untenable. According…