Discussion of addiction typically centers on the abuse of drugs or alcohol. These are probably the most widespread, not just in the United States, but around the world. Addiction isn’t limited to substances, however. You can also develop a behavioral addiction, also known as a process addiction. These are certainly harder to spot than a…
Everyone experiences stress. It’s our body’s way of letting us know of a condition that requires our attention, such as preparing for a job interview. Too much stress, though, isn’t a good thing. It has both short- and long-term implications for our health, and sometimes those implications can go to the extreme. That’s where proper…
Good food is one of the joys of life. But not for everyone. Disordered eating impacts millions of people across the United States. Eating disorders consist of abnormal and unhealthy eating habits and attitudes. In many cases, these disorders can become life-threatening and require disordered eating treatment. The signs of disordered eating can be hard…
As our children grow older, so too do our worries for them. The further they get from the nest, the harder it is to keep them safe. So many influences lead down the wrong road. Steering your child clear of adolescent substance abuse is a big challenge, especially as they get into their teens. Parents…
Watching loved ones live with emotional pain is a painful experience. Often, they exist under the fierce hold of mental health challenges, which sometimes leads to substance abuse. We desperately want to help but might not know how to do so. It helps to understand the principles of mental health management. Applying those principles, though,…
Your child is hurting, and you will do anything to help them. But it’s hard to understand their feelings and what drives them – family structure? Genetics? Relationships? Doctors increasingly recognize the role of the environment in adolescent mental health. Some elements of our environment aren’t within our control. But others may be. Therefore, it’s…
Co-occurring disorders, or the simultaneous existence of drug abuse and mental health issues, are common across the United States. The prevalence of co-occurring problems among adolescents is much higher. The majority of youths with substance use disorders also battle mental illness. Addressing co-occurring issues requires spending time in an accredited co-occurring disorder treatment program. These…
The effects of substance abuse have a long reach. They pose risks to you as an individual, but also to your family. That’s why many rehab centers make family therapy available as part of their treatment programs. Family therapy focuses on the idea that the impact of substance abuse is rarely if ever confined to…
No two stories are alike in the journey through substance abuse. The challenge consists of many variables. The way out is through hard work. Because substance abuse circumstances are individualized, it helps to have specialized rehab programs available, such as addiction treatment for adolescent boys. In addiction treatment for adolescent boys, teens work together with…
Seemingly in the blink of an eye, COVID-19 changed our world in dramatic ways. And though we’ve made progress against the pandemic, the impact is still revealing itself. However, there is one area to keep a close watch on: the mental health of adolescents. Because the public health response of COVID-19 required businesses to shut…