Suspecting that a young adult you care about may be struggling with drug abuse can be deeply distressing and heart-wrenching. It can be overwhelming to know where to start—what to look for, how to begin the right conversations, or where […]
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Having a child with an addiction is one of the most painful situations any parent can face. Most mothers and fathers are at a loss for how to deal with a drug-addicted son or how to deal with a drug-addicted
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Adolescence is frequently a time of drug and alcohol experimentation in America. For this reason, it also represents a crucial time for preventing drug and alcohol use disorder. If you have children, you may wonder if the ways to prevent
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Underage and young drinkers don’t yet know their limits. Young people can binge when they drink, often because they play dangerous drinking games that can lead to alcohol poisoning and even death. If you have a teen or a college
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For a parent, recognizing the signs that your teen is using drugs or alcohol can be challenging. It’s difficult to acknowledge that your child may be engaging in risky behaviors, but it’s important to be aware of the signs so
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What type of mental health professional is right for you? That may seem like a simple question, but in fact, it can be very complex to answer. A key difference you may see in psychiatrist vs therapist discussions, where many drug and
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For adolescents, living a normal life is important. When a teen is taking the steps toward alcohol and drug addiction recovery, maintaining a structured, sober lifestyle plays a key role in their success and recovery. When adolescents become addicted to
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Everywhere that adolescents look on television, on billboards, in magazines, on the Internet, and the radio, they see messages about alcohol, sex, and drugs. They are constantly being exposed to these messages and are impacted by what they see, read,
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Addiction isn’t a very clean, easy-to-manage disease. There isn’t just one treatment plan right for everyone. Many people are benefiting from individualized care for addiction. That means they are receiving care that’s designed to address their specific needs. If you
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You don’t have a drink in your hand all of the time. You show up to work and do your job. However, you may be wondering about this question: “Why do I need alcohol abuse counseling?” It’s a big question,
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