Seeing your teen develop a drug habit is devastating for any parent. As a parent, it’s likely that you will wonder why they are struggling. There are many reasons why your teen would dabble in drug abuse. If your teen is abusing drugs, it’s worth remembering that there is help out there. Learn more about…
In recent times, video games have undergone tremendous evolution, becoming an elaborate realistic escape appealing to players across all age groups. At Venture Academy, we understand that the obsession with these games, the gratification of leveling up, and the mental stimulation of playing these games increases the trend of teen gaming addiction. Is Your Teen…
As a parent, you may feel reluctant to discuss topics that could distress your teen. We love our kids and would protect them from every harm if we could. Unfortunately, the reality is that your child likely has many worries swirling through their head already. By not bringing up difficult subjects, you’re ignoring an important…
As parents and caregivers, our highest priority is for our children to live healthy, happy lives. We try our best to protect them from pain and difficulties, but unfortunately, some things are outside our control. Certain events and experiences can trigger behavioural changes in our kids. Teen trauma requires treatment in order to help teenagers…
With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe, young people are dealing with many serious issues. From teen stress to teen substance abuse, the problems arising due to being isolated and anxious are very real. Everyone handles the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic differently, but teens are especially vulnerable due to their developing psyche. How…
Teenagers have a lot on their plates. School, friends, jobs, and family are a few of the everyday situations that can stress teens out. On top of this, teens may be recovering from trauma or experiencing behavioural, mental health, or substance abuse problems. There are many different treatment options to explore, but one of the…
There is almost nothing worse to hear for a parent than that their teen has a drug abuse problem. Whether it’s marijuana, heroin, opioids, or any other substance, drug addiction is a heartbreaking problem for everyone involved. In fact, drug abuse among young people is a rising problem and one that requires intervention in order…
National Recovery Month comes along every September, and with it arrives an opportunity to celebrate your teen’s accomplishments and gains over the past year. Whether your child has completely recovered from their addiction or they are still on the road to recovery, acknowledging milestones is important. The journey to addiction recovery is not always a…
Alcohol is one of the most abused substances by the youth, making it a significant public health problem. Frequently, young people engage in the form of alcohol abuse called binge drinking. Many adults are unaware of the dangers of binge drinking in teens and adolescents. If you are worried about your teen’s drinking habits, call…
Visible signs of anxiety in teens indicate that the condition has already progressed quite far. Anxiety is the body’s normal response to stress and overwhelming situations. Yet, teens and adolescents experience it differently and often more intensely due to their circumstances and hormonal changes. So, while nearly everyone experiences anxiety at some point in life,…