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 …
The connections between social media, teens, and substance abuse are often quite tight. Parents may not even realize that their children are taking lessons from social media stars. Even worse, they may be getting pressure from friends on social media …
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Dabbing, what it is, who is doing it, and why it is a problem may be mysteries to you. The word dabbing refers to a complicated way of inhaling marijuana. However, if you’re worried about your kids experimenting with marijuana, …
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Research shows that a significant number of children in the United States are exposed to events that can result in emotional trauma. Moreover, emotional trauma is common in children. Community samples estimate that as many as two-thirds of children in …
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New findings from a team of American researchers indicate that teenagers who engage in regular, intermittent drinking can unwittingly trigger lasting dysfunction in the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for learning and memory. How can teen drinking affect …
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Is your teen abusing alcohol? Alcohol is the most abused substance by teens in the U.S. If you think that your teen is immune to the urges to try drinking, you’re kidding yourself, and that’s dangerous. You need to be …
Recent findings from an American research team indicate that teens abusing prescription painkillers offer from depression. Small but significant numbers of American preteens and teenagers misuse a prescription opioid medication for recreational purposes or other reasons. Significant numbers of teens …
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Eating disorders have always affected young people in large numbers. However, the average age of onset has been getting still lower in recent years. The number of girls aged 15-19 with anorexia nervosa has increased every decade since 1930, and …
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For teachers, day care providers, and other caregivers, knowing how to recognize the signs and symptoms of children who are living with parents that are struggling with addiction is important, as early intervention in such situations can lead to the …
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Holidays, family gatherings, celebrations — have you noticed that every time your family gets together, alcohol plays a central role? Have you wondered what sort of message that might send to your teenaged children? What’s the best way to stop …