No parent wants to see their child become addicted to drugs or alcohol. However, many individuals who develop substance use disorders later in life have…
Group and family therapy can be powerful tools for helping teens recover from substance use disorders and other mental illnesses. They have been used in…
People who live with panic disorder can struggle to maintain their quality of life through intense and frequent episodes of anxiety. Many people don’t know…
In treating drug and alcohol use, co-occurring disorders are the norm, not the exception. Frequently, people beginning substance use disorder treatment will present with a…
With the increasing legalization of marijuana across the United States, more and more people are trying it out. And while smoking marijuana has its own…
The era of rampant smartphone use has ushered in a new wave of addictive behaviors. Nearly everyone has a smartphone, and most people understand the…
You know your child has the potential to do well in school, but instead of the great academic performance they are capable of, report cards…
As children move into their adolescent and teen years, their social lives start going through dramatic changes. Instead of going on playdates, social activities involve…
One of the clearest indicators of alcohol use disorder in teens is alcohol withdrawal symptoms. While not every teen who drinks alcohol will experience withdrawal…
Teens who have experienced trauma can be affected in many different ways. Trauma can cause changes in a person’s way of thinking and seeing the…
