In nationwide efforts to curb underage drinking, not everyone agrees about the burden of responsibility and even culpability that should be placed on parents. Many people feel that parents have only a limited ability to stop adolescents who are determined …
Many parents wonder how their parenting style might influence their child’s decision to use or not use drugs and alcohol. Studies have shown that parents significantly affect whether a child or teen will experiment with drugs and alcohol. A warm …
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Ask any high school teacher or guidance counselor about underage drinking and you’ll discover that the underage drinking statistics can be pretty disturbing. Parents may be quick to point out good grades or sports performance as evidence of “not my …
While there is no cure for ADHD, there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms. One treatment option is medication. Medications for ADHD can help improve focus and concentration. They can also reduce hyperactivity and impulsiveness. However, there is …
Although every person will experience depression as a normal part of daily life, some experience its symptoms so severely that it interferes with their functioning. When depression becomes so intense or long-lasting, doctors will often diagnose a person with a …
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Alcoholism rates in the United States continue to grow. As alcohol companies keep developing new, flashy products and clever marketing, they continue to target young people to give them a try. Unfortunately, many young people quickly slip into the cycle …
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness with extreme mood swings, from upbeat and active to depressed and lethargic. When bipolar disorder impacts girls, it can wreak some gender-specific problems. On the one end of the pendulum, a young woman with …
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects about 3-5% of the population. Studies show that substance abuse and bipolar disorder are closely related. Individuals who suffer from bipolar disorder are much more likely to suffer from alcohol and drug …
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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Few people make it through the teen years wound-free. During this time, teens are taking their first individual steps socially, romantically, and even intellectually. This can be nerve-wracking for even the healthiest teen. The fears and vulnerabilities of adolescence make …
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