It’s better to help your child learn how to address the underlying reasons for why they abuse alcohol…than to punish ...
How to Break the Cycle of Substance Abuse and Depression in Teens
A look at the connection between mood disorders and addiction. Often, one feeds the other. But which came first? Plus, a ...
Marijuana’s Street Names and Nicknames | A Guide for Parents of Teens
A table outlining the more common synonyms for marijuana, weed, THC, hash … etc. Plus, a list of common symptoms of t ...
The Increase in Alternative Tobacco and Vaping in Teens
Vaping is on the rise among teens. What are the harm, and how can we help teens to stop vaping? Taylor Jacobson answers ...
Helping a Teen Caught Up in the Opioid Epidemic
There are things a parent can do to help teens cope with prescription painkillers. If you’re looking for advice, here ...
Teen Anger Management | Managing Emotions in Addiction Recovery
If you are wondering how to help a teen with anger issues, here are some great ways to teach your teen successful anger ...
Trends in Popular Drugs Among Teens
A look at drug use trends and the five classes of drugs teens experiment with: alcohol, opioids, synthetics, marijuana, ...
5 Teen Behaviors That MAY NOT Lead to Drug Addiction
A look at healthy teen behaviors vs. unhealthy…and just how video gaming, late nights up, and rebellion MAY NOT be ass ...
Is Vaping Bad for Teens?
Yes, vaping can damage developing bodies. More here on the recent discoveries, the differences between cigarettes and v ...
Understanding How Stress Contributes to Addiction in Teens
Is stress causing your teen to look for ways to cope? More here on the physiological actions behind stress and how to le ...