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Get Help for the Signs of Childhood Trauma

Studies show that childhood trauma can have lasting effects into adulthood. Unfortunately, trauma is often misunderstood and mismanaged. For many teens today, childhood trauma can manifest as drug and alcohol use. The best way to help teens struggling with drug and alcohol use or unresolved trauma is a trauma treatment program specifically for teens. If…

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Recognising Anxiety in Teen Girls

Anxiety affects people of all ages. Unfortunately, for teenage girls, anxiety can be debilitating. Social pressure from school, social media, home life, and friends can trigger anxiety. Often, anxiety can point to a deeper issue for teenage girls, such as unprocessed childhood trauma or an untreated mood disorder. Sadly, many teens and their families don’t…

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Common Signs of Drug Abuse in Teens

Teens today face many challenges, from academic pressure and social stress to fear of failure and family stress. Unfortunately, this stress and pressure can lead many teens to use drugs and alcohol. For many teens, a drug and alcohol treatment program can be the most successful way to overcome drug abuse. Also, there are some…

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How Trauma Impacts Addiction

One or more untreated emotional issues can play a role in developing addictive behaviour. Very often, the underlying issue involves a traumatic experience. While this trauma may have occurred recently, it usually stems from childhood wounds, in which the individual goes on to self-medicate with substances. If your teen needs treatment for trauma-based addiction issues,…

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Getting Help for High-Functioning Depression

High-functioning depression (HFD) is not technically a clinical diagnosis, so there is no one standard of diagnostic criteria. This form of depression is a loose collection of persistent symptoms that doctors don’t believe are severe enough to fall under clinical depression. However, those with high functioning depression can struggle to get through their lives and…

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Signs of Substance Abuse in Teens

It seems impossible to imagine that your child is abusing drugs. However, many people find themselves in just this situation. Recent studies show that up to 60% of teens have used alcohol by their senior year, and almost 40% have used marijuana. Being a teenager can be a confusing time. So many experiences challenge teens…

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Recognising ADHD in Teens

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD, is a widespread but misunderstood condition. Although it’s one of the most well-known disorders to treat successfully, many people aren’t able to recognise the signs. As a result, they delay or avoid seeking treatment, especially when it comes to teens. However, with proper support from…

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