Teens face many pressures and life changes, so when they experience trauma, it can be especially overwhelming. Highlighting PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, with PTSD Awareness Day and PTSD Awareness Month provides the opportunity to better recognise the effects of trauma within the community. This awareness will help you to know the signs of PTSD…
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Teens begin to drink for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they drink because they feel overburdened by copious amounts of stress, or they are caving to peer pressure. Teens can drink because they are attempting to set boundaries or establish their personhood, or they simply have not discovered strong coping mechanisms yet. Whatever the reason…
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If you are considering addiction treatment for your teen, you may have found that there are many different options for rehabilitation programs. Since each teen addiction treatment program offers a unique style of treating types of conditions, it is important to match your teen with the right substance abuse treatment program for their individualised needs.…
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Teens deal with many extreme pressures as they learn to navigate their social worlds, and this means that sometimes they test out personality traits that harm others. With the prevalence of social media, this means that the wrong image could follow a teen far beyond their teen years. A social media misstep that happens now…
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When your teen acts out, it can disrupt the entire ecosystem of your home. But it can often be difficult to determine why our teens are behaving badly. If your teen is disrespectful, abusing substances of any kind, or being secretive and avoidant, these may all be signs that it is time to seek help…
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The legalisation of marijuana changes many aspects of how marijuana is being used and viewed by the general public. However, it is still illegal for teens to use marijuana products. Teens begin using marijuana for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they use marijuana to deal with peer pressure or find that marijuana works to treat…
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Many students find it difficult to cope with the amount of schoolwork and afterschool activities that they take on to prepare for their futures. Because of this pressure, some students turn to study drugs to enhance their ability to complete tasks and focus in the school environment. One of the most popular study drugs is…
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Staying sober during group activities can prove difficult on most days, but that challenge is amplified on days of gathering. Memorial Day, as a national day of remembrance, honors the cherished military workers we have lost. As a time of mourning and respect, we can be inundated by deep feelings of sadness. Experiences of emotional…
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When you consider Vyvanse vs. Adderall, it’s important to understand that they are similar drugs. Both drugs are central nervous system stimulants and are typically used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. They are also both derived from amphetamines, which means that they carry a risk of dependence and abuse, leading to a…
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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. At Venture…
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