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How to Celebrate National Recovery Month With Your Teen

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…

girl in dark sitting next to bed showing signs of mental illness

5 Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Teens

As a parent, protecting your teenager from harm is your number one priority. When your teen shows troublesome behavioural changes, it can be difficult to discern the issue. Signs of mental illness can vary significantly from person to person, making it confusing to know whether a real problem exists. Although the clues can change, the…

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What Is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Teens?

Teen drug abuse is a widespread problem throughout our country. In fact, over 42% of Canadian teens reported illicit substance use of some type within the last year. Also, over 200,000 Canadian students admitted to being offered drugs. Consequently, parents of troubled teens are increasingly searching for trustworthy addiction treatment programs. This is where Venture…