Guest Post: The Ins and Outs of Drug Testing
A drug testing program can be an important part of a company, school or drug rehabilitation center’s policy. Some parents have even taken it upon themselves to initiate drug testing in their own homes...
View ArticleAdolescent Outpatient Counseling For Troubled Teens
More rehabilitation centers are being developed around the world. Some cater strictly to children due to their crucial stage of physical and mental development. Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers...
View ArticleWhat You Probably Didn’t Know About Teen Alcoholism Treatment
Raising a difficult teen is hard work and it can seem impossible knowing where and when to turn for help. This task is made more complicated when your teen has an alcohol addiction. While many...
View ArticleRisk Factors for Substance Abuse for Teens
While there is no way to definitively predict which teens might develop a substance abuse disorder, there are a number of risk factors that considerably increase the likelihood an abuse problem will...
View ArticlePowdered Alcohol: A New Risk for Teens?
Powdered alcohol may not be available on liquor store shelves just yet, but concern about the new product has been steadily growing in recent months. Known as Palcohol, this powdered substance was...
View ArticleAlcohol Abuse and Sexual Assault: Is There a Link?
Alcohol abuse is a common problem on many college campuses today, but even more frightening is the realization of just how much heavy drinking is tied to the incidence of sexual assault. A new poll...
View Article5 Facts Parents Need to Know about Substance Abuse and Addiction
The teenage years can be a tumultuous time, which lead to drug and alcohol use during these years. Parents need to know the facts about substance use and abuse to help their children overcome...
View ArticleThe Link between Sleep Patterns and Substance Abuse
The link between sleep and substance abuse has been widely studied, particularly in regards to the sleep problems that can arise as a result of drug or alcohol abuse. However, recent studies have also...
View ArticleWhat is “Normal”? Signs of Mental Illness in Teens
The teen years are filled with emotional ups and downs and sudden mood swings. How can you tell whether your teen’s behavior is normal or an indication something might be wrong? Parents of teens may...
View ArticleAre Popular Music Festivals Endangering Your Teen?
Drugs, Inappropriate Behavior and Death These last few months have been all the rage with teens and everyone under 30. Music festival season took off, as it does each summer and trails of at the start...
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