Prescription Lockboxes Help Prevent Teen Drug AbuseAddiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Drug Addiction, Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepJanuary 26, 2020Reducing the availability of prescription drugs is one of the main goals in the fight against the prescription drug abuse epidemic, particularly among teenagers. One security company is even working on biometric technology to help secure prescription medications and prevent teen drug abuse. Availability has been one of the primary factors driving prescription drug abuse…
Teens Abusing ADHD MedicationsAddiction, Drug Addiction, Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepJanuary 25, 2020Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a commonly diagnosed disorder in young people, especially young boys. Kids with ADHD have a real struggle to face. For instance, they have a hard time controlling their impulses. They don’t always behave in socially appropriate ways. They are hyper and can’t sit still or focus, listen to…
Is Pre-Teen Drug Abuse Common?Teen Drug Addiction, TeensBy The Right StepDecember 8, 2017Parents across the U.S. are understandably concerned about the possibility that their children will get involved in some form of drug abuse. While worries may center on teenagers, you may also wonder if your pre-teen child has any significant risk for drug abuse. Nationwide figures indicate that drug use at this age is somewhat common,…
Benzodiazepine Addiction in TeensTeen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance AbuseBy The Right StepOctober 9, 2017Benzodiazepines are a category of psychiatric medications that work on specific neurotransmitters in the brain to produce a calming effect. They are used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, seizures and sleep disorders. When taken as prescribed and to treat specific conditions, these medications aren’t typically dangerous, but there is the potential for benzodiazepines addiction…
Differences Between Drug Rehab and Rehab for Depression in TeensTeen Depression, Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepAugust 9, 2017Teen drug use and depression sometimes go hand-in-hand. Some individuals may turn to drugs in order to “self-medicate” feelings of depression. Drugs often provide a powerful feeling of euphoria, well-being or razor-sharp focus. Unfortunately, once these temporary effects wear off, the depression symptoms are often felt more strongly than ever. This leads to a vicious…
Intervention Would Have Prevented All Young Teen Overdose Deaths in VirginiaTeen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen Treatment, TeensBy The Right StepJune 12, 2017In a newly released full report, Virginia’s Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT) found that 26 teen overdose deaths that occurred in the state between 2009 and 2013 were fully preventable. The state’s CFRT studied the issue in response to the increase in overdose deaths throughout the state and across age groups. The number of deaths…
Young Children’s Exposure to Marijuana Is SkyrocketingTeen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen Treatment, TeensBy The Right StepMay 30, 2017Researchers from the Nationwide Children’s Hospital have recently discovered that the number of children younger than 6 years old exposed to marijuana is rising. Results from their study, published online in the journal Clinical Pediatrics in June 2015, showed a 147.5% increase in marijuana exposure among those under the age of 6 between 2006 and…
Music Therapy for Teens Suffering From Addiction | The Right StepTeen Drug Addiction, TeensBy The Right StepFebruary 26, 2017Compared to recent generations, teenagers today are increasingly less likely to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes or abuse several kinds of drugs and medications. Still, teens all across the country continue to develop serious substance problems, up to and including addiction. For a number of reasons, substance treatment facilities must find ways to tailor their programs…
Motivational Interviewing for Teens Suffering From AddictionAddiction, Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepFebruary 25, 2017Talking with teens can be tricky at best. If they perceive judgment, they’ll shut down faster than you can say “Snapchat.” Using an interview technique called motivational interviewing, professionals and family members can find ways to talk with teens, even about difficult subjects — including addiction — without triggering the shut-down response.
Cocaine Addiction in TeensTeen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepFebruary 21, 2017A small but significant number of American teenagers use the illegal stimulant drug cocaine at least once a year. Unfortunately, exposure to cocaine (or any other drug) at this age can disrupt the natural course of brain growth and development. One of the potential consequences of this altered brain function is an increased chance of…
