Experimenting with drugs can lead to dangerous health issues, problems with relationships, financial issues, and legal troubles. While most substance abuse can take time to become an addiction, some substances can take just one use to form a physical addiction. This means that your teen will experience withdrawal symptoms after using the drug one time.…
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As an adult, when you become frustrated by life’s stressors, you may have developed healthy coping strategies to calm your behaviour. These methods can develop over time, which means that many teens may not have learned the coping mechanisms needed to understand how to handle their anger. Venture Academy’s teen anger management program can help…
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The dangers of teen drinking can cause extensive damage in the lives of teens and their parents. Underage drinking statistics indicate that teen drinking can lead to serious financial and legal problems. When this is paired with the fact that many teen drinkers grow up to become lifelong drinkers, drinking can also lead to serious…
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Many teens struggle with depression, which can, unfortunately, lead them to thoughts or even attempts of suicide. This is why it is so important to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day as a time to cultivate awareness in your household and your community. If you have a teen in your home who is suffering from depression,…
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If you have encountered individuals in your life who are in the process of quitting smoking, you may have noticed them using electronic cigarettes or “vaping” as an alternative to traditional smoking. However, it’s important to remember that smoking is an addiction and causes real and lasting harm no matter the way in which you…
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If you have a teen with ADHD, you may be aware that there are many different ADHD treatment options. However, it can be difficult to determine what’s best for your family. You may be confused about the differences between medications like Vyvanse vs. Adderall. Venture Academy can help you, and your teen determine which of…
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Addiction has the potential to adversely affect every aspect of a person’s life. However, a side effect of addiction that many people don’t think of is the effect that addiction has on the friends and family members around the person. Essential relationships with loved ones can easily become frayed, and in some cases, become completely…
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As a parent, it may be difficult to breach the subject of trauma with your teen. However, it is crucial that you recognize the signs that your teen may be traumatized so that you can find them the care that they need to overcome trauma. Trauma in the teen years can follow an individual throughout…
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Teen alcohol abuse is a common problem that carries very steep repercussions for teens. When a teen engages in alcohol use, they can do serious damage to their health as they grow and to their family with legal and financial consequences. This is why parents need to stay vigilant about the behaviour of their teens.…
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The teen years are a highly impressionable time of life. Because of this, teens are especially susceptible to the pressures of social drinking. Social drinking is a serious problem that can lead to binge drinking and alcoholism. It can also be a gateway to other types of serious substance use. The repercussions for underage drinking…
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