Two Drugs Make a Comeback Among Teens

Posted on April 12, 2012

Teen drug trends change as fast as their tastes in hair style, fashion and friends. Although it can be difficult for parents to stay on top of these trends, it is critically important to know what to look out for as dangerous drugs surge in popularity, leading to health and school problems as well as overdose.

U.S. Adolescent Substance Use Prevalent, Predicts Future Substance Abuse

Posted on April 5, 2012

The majority of American teenagers have experimented with drugs and alcohol, a behavior that is a strong indicator of their subsequent use and abuse of substances in later life, according to a new report.

Three New Trends Among Children That Should Have Parents Worried

Posted on March 14, 2012

It’s not just marijuana and alcohol that children are trying these days. Look no further than your home or the local convenience mart to find these three new trends. Children are now abusing their parent’s prescription pills, combining energy drinks with alcohol and inhaling computer cleaners.

Wilderness Therapy Rehab Gains Credibility

Posted on February 14, 2012

Hardly anything is more heartbreaking than seeing your teen struggle with mental health issues. Though large numbers of teens struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and other similar issues, very few seek out the treatment they need. Even when they do seek treatment, teens are notorious for minimizing their problems rather than successfully confronting and overcoming them.

Teens who resist treatment are at greater risk for other problems like: poor school performance, family conflicts, dropping out of school, violence, substance abuse and behavior/emotional problems. One option with great promise is the adolescent-specific rehab known as Wilderness Therapy.

Parent Involvement in Middle School

Posted on February 8, 2012

Youth entering middle school often find that it is a time of overwhelming changes. Besides the increased academic expectations, parents often allow more freedoms and incorporate new rules for a more mature child. This time in a child’s life can often introduce pressures and challenges that are best navigated with a trusted adult.

Teen Brains More Susceptible to Addiction

Posted on January 25, 2012

The teen years are not easy years. New schools, new friends, more difficult homework, puberty, growth spurts, voice changes, acne, and the joy and despair that come along with girlfriends/boyfriends are enough concerns to occupy a teenager’s brain. They are too young to have complete independence but too old to be treated like a little child.

Teen Risk-Takers May Be More Susceptible to Substance Abuse

Posted on January 18, 2012

Some kids need encouragement to go down the slide at the park while other kids are endlessly seeking out the tallest tree to climb or the craziest stunt to pull. There is no question that kids and teens are wired differently. A recent study warns that there appears to be a bio-chemical reason why some kids take more risks than others and one that could make them more susceptible to abusing substances.

Adolescent Alcohol Use Linked to Criminal Activity

Posted on January 5, 2012

Both alcohol consumption and criminal activity are a troubling occurrence among adolescents, and both are linked with more significant problems as an individual matures into adulthood. Alcohol used for recreation in adolescence may transition into alcohol addiction in adulthood, and crimes like vandalism in adolescence can transition into more serious offenses.

Hospitalizations for Drug and Alcohol Increase Among Teens

Posted on November 30, 2011

Reaching teenagers before they hit their college and young adult years with prevention and educational information about drugs and alcohol is critical. Those who begin using drugs and alcohol during the teen years often go on to continue dangerous practices into adulthood. This extended exposure means that their bodies are also exposed longer to the risks associated with these substances.

Report Reveals Increased Use of Alcohol and Marijuana Among Senior High Students

Posted on October 18, 2011

Dire statistics published in the Canada Report on Student Alcohol and Drug Use have researchers concerned about the well-being and future of teens.