It can be difficult for parents to spot substance abuse. Teens and young adults continue to find creative ways to use illicit substances recreationally. Lean is the latest example. What is Lean drink? How can you recognize the signs of a Lean drink addiction in your teen? What Is Lean Drink? You may have heard…
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Anxiety and drug abuse are common conditions that often occur together. This may be especially true for teens who are already going through a challenging developmental period in their lives. The information below will talk more about the unique relationship between teen anxiety and drug abuse. It will also discuss how you can detect the…
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Some people mistakenly think of drug addiction as a problem that only adults experience. However, teenage addiction is a common problem across Canada. Unfortunately, teens who need help don’t always know how to ask for it. That’s why it’s important for family members and friends to spot the signs of addiction in teens. Drug Abuse…
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You may have noticed some changes in your teen. The group of friends he or she is running with spells trouble. While you want to help, your teen shuts you out. If this sounds similar to what you’re going through, it’s time to look more closely at addiction counselling. Typical Signs of a Chemical Dependency…
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Although it remains illegal across much of the United States, many teens mistakenly regard marijuana as a harmless substance. As a parent, it’s only natural that you want the best for your children. Part of this parental protection may include speaking to your teens about drugs and the lasting issues they can cause. Arming yourself…
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Prescription drug abuse is a huge problem throughout the country. Millions suffer from the severe issues that can result from an addiction to these powerful medications. What exactly is the opioid epidemic and what are the signs of opioid abuse? What is the Opioid Epidemic? The sheer number of those affected by addiction to prescription…
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As a parent, your main objective is to raise healthy, happy, and well-rounded children. Therefore, when your teen begins to display bothersome or unusual behaviour, it is only natural to want to do everything you can to help them. Consider the following ways you can get help for troubled teenager. Finding Help For Troubled Teenager…
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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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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. For example, cognitive behavioural…
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A teen’s ability to attach to their parents and friends may be affected by the amount of time they spend in front of a screen. A new study examining the relationship between screen time (television, video, DVDs, gaming or computer use) and parental attachment found the risk of having low attachment to parents increased by…
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