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6 Benefits of Military School for Your Teen

Navigating parenthood is never easy, especially with teenagers. Many parents struggle to help their teens, especially when teens experiment with drugs or alcohol. Parents also work to help troubled teens with behavioural issues and mood disorders. Luckily, today, countless programs are designed to help teens build healthy structures in their lives. A military school for…

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How to Help Your Resistant Teen Get The Treatment They Need

Parenting a teenager is never easy. Daily stress, social pressures, school, and hormonal changes cause teens to act differently every day. It can be especially hard for those struggling with mood disorders or substance abuse to show support and get them the treatment they need. Here are some great ways to support your resistant teen…

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Treatment Presentation for Those that Need It

Helping a loved one get help for substance abuse isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, stigmas like shame and guilt around substance use can make it hard for people to ask for help and accept help from friends and family. Presenting treatment to others can be a safe, inclusive way to help someone you love to prepare…

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3 Benefits of Enrolling in Teen Boot Camp

The lives of teens are never easy. It can be challenging for them to cope between hormonal changes, academic pressure, social stress, and home life. Unfortunately, many teens struggle with mental health and subsequent substance abuse. For parents, it can be especially challenging to know how to help a struggling teen. There are countless programs,…

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Could Behavioural Addiction Treatment Help Your Teen?

Parenting a teenager struggling with addiction is never easy. For many parents, facing their teen’s addiction can bring on feelings of failure and regret. While this is common, it’s important to understand that addiction among teens is increasingly common and treatable. A behavioural addiction treatment program can help parents and teens navigate recovery, their relationships,…

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Finding the Right Drug and Alcohol Centre for Your Teen

As a rule, teens have a tendency to experiment with drugs and alcohol. While some level of experimentation is normal, it’s easy for teens to develop drug and alcohol use disorders. For parents, substance abuse can be overwhelming. Finding the right drug and alcohol treatment centre can help you and your teen regain control of…

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Teen Substance Abuse Statistics

Canadian teen substance abuse statistics are enough to give even the most trusting parent a surge of anxiety. Teenagers are more vulnerable than adults to substance abuse and risky behaviours because their brains aren’t fully developed yet. Teen brains don’t handle stress as well as adult brains. Not only are teens more susceptible to making…

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