Everyone gets angry sometimes, as anger is an unavoidable emotion. However, learning how to handle our anger and move on without hurting others is crucial. Dealing with anger is often a common occurrence when raising a teenager. If you are a parent is concerned about how your teen has been controlling anger, call Venture Academy…
Video games have been around for decades but have long evolved past the primitive state when they mainly appealed to a niche subset of the population. Games are visually astounding and interactive, with compelling storylines encompassing various categories. Due to their skyrocketing popularity and mass appeal, it is more likely that gaming is just a…
Sometimes, people develop a set of conditioned responses due to using an illicit substance, drinking alcohol, or engaging in addictive or harmful behaviour. These conditioned responses can compel the individual to keep using a substance or pick up using it again despite its harmful effects. These conditioned responses are triggered by various factors, which are…
Even if your teen has managed to keep up with school this past semester, there is a high chance they are still struggling. Many children experience school stress and anxiety due to school and education programs lapses. Most of these educational gaps were due to COVID-19 circumstances entirely out of our control. Many parents with…
According to recent estimates, billions of people worldwide use social networking sites in some capacity. Increased levels of mental health symptoms have occurred alongside the rise of social media. People are becoming more aware of social media’s harmful impact on their mental health and their lives than ever before. If you believe that your teen…
The new year is upon us. With it comes the newest crop of New Year’s resolutions and all of the promises we make to ourselves. Many Canadians resolve to fulfill their fitness, financial, or relationship goals. For the families of a teen struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, the resolution will be facilitating the health,…
An increase in social gatherings, events, and family tensions occur during the holidays, potentially risking commitments in recovery. Celebrating a sober Christmas is a great way to remind you and your family of the joys recovery can provide. There are countless ways to remain sober during the holidays while participating in every aspect of them.…
For most people, the holidays are a joyful time of the year filled with social gatherings, events, and celebrations with friends and family. For others, it’s a time filled with loneliness, sadness, and anxiety. When a feeling like hopelessness is at its peak, it’s challenging to be around others, especially at festive parties. If you…
Drug and alcohol abuse is a steadily increasing issue among youth across the United States. Parents need to know and look out for signs of drug abuse and symptoms of chemical dependency. Physical dependence occurs when the body becomes more tolerant of substances over time, meaning more chemicals are needed to achieve the same effects.…
Therapy and counselling programs are predominant when it comes to treatment for behaviour or substance abuse issues. Choosing recovery over prior matters may seem daunting for troubled youth; however, relating to others in a similar age group that share similar thoughts and feelings can make the process easier. A group therapy program can support teens…