Students often find themselves overwhelmed. Parents seeking treatment for troubled teens should consider rehab options that allow their children to continue going to school while getting the help they need. Students or parents wondering “Can I continue education while in rehab?” will find that there are many recovery options available. How Can I Continue Education…
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Benefits of Boot Camp For Teens Addiction impacts not just grown adults but also children and teens. Teens with genetic dispositions to addiction or who live with addicted people are especially at risk. If your teen struggles with addiction, the benefits of boot camp are numerous. A boot camp provides your teen with a drug-free,…
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Meth use is on the rise among teens, but there are long term effects of meth that can be detrimental to teens. This drug has become popular because of the intense high that it provides. Since meth is a stimulant, the side effects of meth include a rush of energy and brain activity. As a…
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Gaming addiction and rage are on the rise, especially in teenagers and even young adults. Have you wondered what causes gamer rage? Part of the answer lies in the constant demand for instant gratification and having it taken away. The instantaneous loading of web pages, YouTube videos, and entertainment has not instilled patience in today’s…
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In our digital world, internet addiction is more pervasive than ever before. Your entertainment and information options are limited only by device battery and WiFi coverage. The temptation to stay online all day ensnares many, including our teens. Learn to recognize the signs of internet addiction disorder to keep your child healthy. What Defines Internet…
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Does your child struggle to reach or maintain good grades? Unfortunately, poor grades with teens may be the source of larger issues in the lives of teens. If your teen has behavioural issues, learning disabilities, drug or alcohol concerns, we’ll help! If your teen simply requires assistance with improving educational skills, we’ll help fix their…
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Teen sleeping habits have a big impact on physical and mental health. Sleep-deprived teens have a higher risk for skin problems, irritability, weight gain and memory loss. Too little sleep affects their mood. It can cause sadness or even depression. Oversleeping can also be unhealthy. It can leave a teenager feeling tired. Healthy Teen Sleeping…
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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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