Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is becoming increasingly popular among teens. The drug is easily accessible, and its use is seen by many as a way to escape from stress and pressure. However, while marijuana use may seem harmless, there are serious risks associated with it. If marijuana abuse has seemingly taken over your teen’s…
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When parents are considering sending their child away to boot camp, there are a number of alternatives they should consider. Boot camps may be an option for some teens, but for those who are dealing with more complex issues, there may be better ways to address their problems. Venture Academy offers live-in programs in Canada…
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As a parent, dealing with your teen’s ADHD can be a challenging task. It may feel like you are constantly managing their behaviour and struggles while trying to keep the peace and ensure your child is getting the help they need. It can be difficult to know how best to manage ADHD in teens, and…
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Teenagers face some of the toughest struggles of any phase in life. They are trying to figure themselves out in an ever-changing world that is oftentimes unforgiving. This can cause a variety of problems at home that can become detrimental to the teen’s mental health. These behavioural issues may cause strained family relationships that can…
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Adderall can help your teen concentrate if they have ADHD, ADD, or even bipolar disorder. However, Adderall is also extremely addictive and comes with a variety of side effects. Therefore, if your child is taking Adderall, they need to refrain from drinking alcohol. Adderall and alcohol produce two different effects on the body and can…
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What does a panic attack feel like? A panic attack can look and feel different for each individual who experiences it. Although there are some similarities in panic attacks, the severity and duration of the attack can differ from one situation to the next. Regardless of what type of panic attack your teen has, if…
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Depression isn’t just a problem for adults. It’s a mental disorder that teens deal with on a regular basis as well. In fact, teens deal with depression more than adults because of the chemical changes in the brain during these years. Thankfully, you can use some teen depression prevention techniques to keep depression at bay.…
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Suffering multiple conditions at once causes a tangle of symptoms, making each condition diagnosis confusing and unclear. You almost fail to see where to start treatment for your teen or young adult in such dual diagnosis situations. But when you suffer from addiction to alcohol and ADHD, you do have hope for a more stable,…
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It’s common for kids to struggle with a subject area in school. This falls well within the domain of the education system. In most cases, a little extra help is all the student needs. However, what is a learning disability, and how can your teen overcome this? Some kids struggle with every subject despite everyone’s…
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It seems like everyone is glued to a smartphone these days. While the Internet and social media are sometimes praised as making it easier to connect, how do they affect real-life connections? If your teenager spends more time interacting with a device than they do with you, it’s time to figure out how to stop…
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