The teenage period is a highly turbulent time, both for the parent and the child. As a parent, you might be overwhelmed by your teen’s unruly behaviour and worried about their well-being. A higher proportion of youth aged 15 to 19 reported harm due to alcohol use in the past year than adults aged 25…
As parents, we often have to make difficult choices when it comes to helping troubled teenagers. Sometimes, for teens struggling with behavioural issues or substance use, the only course of action is to send your child away for residential treatment. But you might wonder how to send your child away. What if they feel abandoned,…
Alcohol abuse and addiction can happen to anyone, and it’s important to know the signs that someone may no longer have control of their relationship with alcohol. But recognising these signs is just the first step to recovery; it is also important to find the right kind of treatment programme for alcohol abuse. There is…
You are probably familiar with alcohol or drug addiction, but behavioural addiction may be a new concept for you. Many people don’t know that certain behaviours can be as addictive as drugs or alcohol. In fact, these addictions can be so severe and difficult to manage that a person may require behavioural addiction treatment. The…
From a distance, the lives of celebrities can appear appealing, even enviable. The crowds of fans, the glossy profiles, the awards shows, the raucous parties—all of these things and more are indicative of a privileged world where money and fame can get a person almost anything they want. Children and teens, in particular, may try…
Underage drinking often seems like a part of adolescence. While many teens experiment with drinking to test boundaries and fit in with friends, they can develop alcohol use disorder. Alcohol dependency is increasingly common across the United States. A drug and alcohol treatment program is the safest way for young adults to detox and overcome…
Although traffic fatalities are lower than they were at the turn of the century, automobile accidents still kill thousands of people each year. An elevated blood alcohol level (BAC) is a factor in one out of three car accident deaths. Traffic accidents, in general, are the number one cause of death in young people. If…
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.…
Surveys show that about 80% of young Canadians have reported drinking alcohol in the past year. These are teens 15 years or older. One of the factors of underage drinking is peer pressure. Teens may feel like they have to drink to be like their friends or older siblings. When things go too far, they…
The dangers of teen drinking can cause extensive damage in the lives of teens and their parents. Underage drinking statistics indicate that teen drinking can lead to serious financial and legal problems. When this is paired with the fact that many teen drinkers grow up to become lifelong drinkers, drinking can also lead to serious…