A Parent’s Role in Adolescent Addiction Addiction, adolescent addiction treatment, Teen Drinking, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen TreatmentBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020Everywhere 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, and hear. The things adolescents see in their every day lives may negatively affect their…
Social Media Effects on Adolescents Teen Drinking, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance Abuse, TeensBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020Social media has a huge effect on adolescents. This is because social media has the ability to change how young people perceive drugs and interact with substances. Read more to learn about the relationship between social media and its effects on adolescents, and how parents can curb increased drug use through social media. Ways Around…
Mental Illness Not Uncommon for Young Adults But Can Lead to Substance Abuse Adolescents, alcohol and drug addiction, Mental Health, Teen Depression, Teen Drinking, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Mental Health, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen TreatmentBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020Few 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 it a ripe period for developing mental illness. Studies reveal that one-quarter of young adults…
What Are The Obvious – and Not So Obvious – Signs of Depression in Teens? Mental Health, Teen Depression, Teen Mental Health, Teen Substance Abuse, TeensBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions. Many people think of depression as a disorder that primarily impacts adults. However, it also impacts a significant number of teens. As with adults, depression in teens may range from mild to severe. It may last for a couple of weeks, several months, or a…
Social Media, Teens, and Substance Abuse: What are the Connections? adolescent addiction treatment, Adolescents, Substance Abuse, Teen Mental Health, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen Treatment, TeensBy The Right StepMarch 28, 2020The 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 to abuse drugs. This problem concerns us at The Right Step. As a result, we’ve decided…
What Are the Side Effects of Adderall Addiction? Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of Drugs, prescription drug abuse, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance Abuse, TeensBy The Right StepFebruary 19, 2020Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996 for children aged 3 and older, Adderall is a CNS stimulant mixture. It contains four different amphetamine salts: dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate, dextroamphetamine sulfate and amphetamine…
Dabbing: What It Is, Who Is Doing It and Why It Is a Problem Addiction, Adolescents, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance Abuse, TeensBy The Right StepFebruary 15, 2020Dabbing, 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, dabbing probably won’t be their first exposure to it. For one thing, a simple joint…
Here’s What You Need to Look for In Rehab for Your Teen adolescent addiction treatment, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen Treatment, TeensBy The Right StepFebruary 12, 2020Parenting addicted teens is the ultimate challenge for a mother or father. If you are facing this situation, you may feel helpless, alone or desperate to get your child well again. The best thing you can do for your addicted teen is to get him into treatment. Rehab facilities that are dedicated to helping patients…
5 Must-Know Statistics for Teen Drunk Driving Alcoholism, Teen Drinking, Teen Substance AbuseBy The Right StepFebruary 8, 2020Teenage drunk driving deaths are tragic and preventable. The more you know about this issue, the better you can prepare your teenage son or daughter to make smart choices once they have the freedom to drive with a full license. Learn the 5 must know statistics about teen drunk driving to be more informed 5…
5 Differences Between Teen and Adult Rehab Addiction Recovery, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance AbuseBy The Right StepFebruary 7, 2020Addiction doesn’t discriminate between teens and adults. Adolescents who experiment with drugs and alcohol can fall victim to the power of addiction just like their adult counterparts. However, there are 5 differences between teen and adult rehab. 5 Differences Between Teen and Adult Rehab Treating addiction in teens and adults looks a little different. Rehab…
