Until vaping appeared on the scene, teen smoking had been declining for the past 20 years. Teen smoking is a scourge, but teen nicotine addiction treatment works. At Venture Academy, we can help. Risk Factors for Teen Smoking Some teens are at a higher risk of smoking than others. Factors that increase the odds of…
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It can be rough raising a teenager. Stress and turmoil are common at this time of their lives and can lead to all sorts of issues. Many issues teens don’t want to share with parents for whatever reason. This often means acting out, with one of the more common behaviours being sneaking out. Not only…
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Troubled teens can disrupt the life of a whole family. Their behavioural problems can throw parents and siblings into turmoil, too. The good news is that help is available. At Venture Academy, with positive reinforcement, we praise good behaviour to redirect teens. We’re able to help troubled teens make big changes in their lives. When…
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Teens can become overly dependent on their phones, and many teens use phones to avoid real life. Setting rules for phone use is an important part of the parenting process. Sometimes, establishing phone limitations and following through with consequences can be incredibly overwhelming for parents. Fortunately, places like Venture Academy offer electronic addiction treatment programs…
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Outdoor recreational treatment uses physical activities to help people overcome emotional challenges. Many treatment centres include outdoor activities into their programs, but do outdoor activities help depression in troubled teens? Do Outdoor Activities Help Depression? Today’s teens face challenging times. Many teens feel pressure to fit in at school and on social media. Others have…
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Is Your Teen Acting Out, or Is It Bipolar Disorder? As your children grow from childhood and enter their teenage years, life can seem like a never-ending struggle. Normal teenagers have occasional outbursts and trouble controlling their emotions at times. All families experience unfamiliar feelings as teenagers learn how to grow into responsible adults. However,…
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Teen stressors are overwhelming our kids, and they need help. In the past, learning to manage and cope with stress was unique to grown adults. Today, stress affecting teenagers is rampant, and it is important for their mental health that they learn the best ways to manage and cope with teen stressors. These stress-managing methodologies…
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Watching your teen turn down the wrong path in life both upsets and frightens you. Your worry mounts as you endure disrespectful outbursts or watch his/her grades go down. You might know or suspect that your son or daughter is engaging in sex or using alcohol or drugs. Your attempts to stop the bad behaviour…
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While it’s normal for adolescents to experience bad moods, most will quickly bounce back and return to a normal state. When teens are sad, feel hopeless, and withdraw for a period of weeks, or longer, they could be experiencing depression. These negative feelings can become a significant disruption in daily life that affects behaviour, school…
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Like adults, teens can struggle with anger issues. Unfortunately, few of them get the anger management support that they need to deal with this problem. Such classes teach teens how to control their anger, which helps them later in life too. At Venture Academy, we understand the importance of providing this guidance. Understanding the Importance…
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