During the pandemic, many teens have suffered through social isolation. They’ve spent countless more hours engaging in Zoom meetings and social media. Teen screen time, like many other children, is at an all-time high. For parents, consider social isolation and mental health. The current scenario makes it more difficult for teens to develop healthy habits…
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Teen depression is more than just sadness or moodiness. The clinical depression signs may indicate your son or daughter needs help overcoming challenges, facing life, or just being themselves. When it comes to the signs of depression for teenagers, what’s most important is taking action before conditions worsen. As a real mental health disorder with…
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You’ve heard it talked about on social media, but you’re unsure what it is. What is lean? This term, along with others like purple drank and sizzurp, are nicknames for drugs some teens use to get a quick high. These terms describe misusing cough or cold medicines to get a high from them. If your…
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Teens and young adults have developing brains. Their mental health is already taxed from stress, social media, and peer pressure. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic adds another layer of frustration and fear. As parents, you may see the need to get help for teen anxiety, social isolation, and other mental health disorders such as…
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Synthetic cannabinoids, sometimes called synthetic marijuana, K2, or spice is a man-made form of cannabis. Manufacturers worked to copy the chemical makeup of the natural substance to produce a similar chemical product. However, these are highly dangerous drugs with unknown ingredients and no regulatory oversight. This makes them highly dangerous in multiple ways. For those…
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Behaviour and addiction teen treatment creates opportunities for change. Parents of a teen with an addiction may pause and wonder if they should seek help or just let teens be teens. With teen treatment centers available and opportunities accessible, it’s often best to seek help now while they are young and able to heal. More…
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Teen vaping is unsafe but harder to detect than the use of cigarettes or other drugs. Vape use is also growing and has become more accessible in recent years. Yet, as vaping facts demonstrate, there are risks to continued use. For that reason, parents who see the signs of vaping in their son or daughter…
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Is your child the definition of a troubled teen? The term “troubled teen” means different things to different people. A parent with strict rules might think that a child who rebels by dressing differently or getting a B on a report card is troubled. Another who sees their child get into trouble at school may…
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If your teen is entering into substance abuse treatment, it’s essential to know the steps you can take to help them be successful. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to make sure your child gets the addiction treatment they need and that they have the support of yourself and your family. 4 Ways to Help…
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If you’ve noticed that your child is acting unusually or that they have been stealing alcohol from you, then you might be concerned that they’re struggling with a substance use disorder. Alcohol is commonly used among teens, even though it does have the potential to be addictive and cause behaviour issues. If you want to…
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