Dangers of Vaping and Toking In the past few years, vapes have become increasingly ubiquitous as a form of consuming nicotine. Although the practice began with complex rigs, the advent of Juul and similar devices have made vaping sleek and stealthy. With these advancements, however, the dangers of vaping and toking have increased. Whereas smoking…
Marijuana Legalization in Canada On October 17th, 2018, Canada became the second country to legalize recreational marijuana use. The government is still working to measure the immediate impact of marijuana legalization in Canada on the populace. Every three months, the Canadian government tracks marijuana-related behaviours with the voluntary National Cannabis Survey (NCS). For parents of…
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…
The 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 have exposure to others who are engaged in substance abuse are especially at risk. If your teen struggles with addiction, the benefits of a treatment program can be lifesaving.…
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…
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…
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…
Struggling teens with behaviour challnges 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 strugling teens make big changes in…
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…
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…