If your child has been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), your family doctor may have prescribed an amphetamine medication such as Vyvanse. This stimulant drug is approved to treat children and teens with ADHD so they can remain calmer and more focused throughout the day. Although Vyvanse can support your child’s productivity, it can…
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Low self-esteem in teens is fairly common, but it does not mean your child is stuck feeling down about themselves. Raging hormones, peer pressure, and newfound relationships can be tough to manage. With your support and depression treatment for teens, your child can work through their problems in a healthier way, helping to build their…
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Codependency is a term you may have heard of but do not quite understand exactly what it means. If you have a child struggling in school, at home, or in their social life, there is a good chance there are some codependent aspects in play. Many parents have the best intentions for helping their child…
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When teens live with depression or anxiety, they often try to cover up their symptoms for fear of stigma. They usually do not turn to their parents or other adults and instead try to deal with their emotional pain on their own, which often involves harmful behaviours like drinking or drug use. Recognising the signs…
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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…
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Today’s teens face many challenges. More often than not, it can be challenging for teens to ask for help. It’s equally difficult for parents to know how to best help their children during the most stressful years of adolescence. Today, many teens live with undiagnosed dyslexia, making it difficult to understand and cope with school.…
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Addiction counselling is one of the greatest approaches to drug and alcohol abuse treatment. Individual counselling programs provide people with the safe, effective tools they need to approach emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of addiction. If your teen or a young adult in your life could benefit from addiction counselling, call Venture Academy today. With…
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People have been using marijuana for centuries. Whether enjoying the drug’s euphoric or painkilling effects, people smoke or ingest weed medicinally and recreationally. For teens, marijuana is often the first drug they use when experimenting with altering substances. While there is great debate over marijuana, it can be addictive. Marijana abuse in teens can cause…
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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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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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