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…
If you have undergone a successful recovery, avoiding relapse is critical as you do not want to return to the troubled past. As such, you should focus on maintaining sobriety and seeking assistance from the right people to overcome triggers of substance abuse. Emotional, environmental, and social circumstances can remind a former drug user of…
Having a child that may be using alcohol can be unnerving and scary. With alcohol use increasing in the United States, you may wonder, is my child binge drinking? This question is a serious concern that needs answers. Binge drinking is a growing trend that is common among adults and young people. Young people could…
Substance abuse disorders and alcoholism are chronic mental health diseases that impact your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. When you struggle with a substance abuse disorder, it can negatively impact your health, relationships, and finances. Symptoms, such as cravings, can occur throughout recovery, making it important to learn about coping with loneliness and other triggers. Addiction…
Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that impacts your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is also a disease that doesn’t discriminate, as anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, can develop a substance abuse disorder. Because addiction is chronic, you must learn how to cope with your symptoms throughout your lifetime to protect your…
Alcohol can cause both physical and psychological addiction. Anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender, can develop alcohol dependency, as alcoholism doesn’t discriminate. Alcohol intoxication can increase anger, lower inhibitions, and cloud your judgment, leaving you more prone to engaging in regrettable or dangerous behaviors. Another consequence of alcohol is that drinking and social media…
Struggling with an addiction can impair your judgment and increase your risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors. Intoxication also lowers inhibitions, which can lead to bad decisions. For example, you may be more likely to experiment with other substances when you are intoxicated. The dangers of mixing substances can include fatal and non-fatal overdoses. Psychoactive substances…
Addiction can damage your health, finances, career, and relationships, as it impacts your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. One consequence of addiction is that it impairs your judgment, which can make you more likely to engage in risky and dangerous behavior. Addiction increases your chances of mixing different substances, which can lead to polysubstance abuse. But…
Eating disorders can occur because of body image issues and anxiety. Teens are also at risk of using drugs and alcohol. Teens with mental health disorders are more likely to use psychoactive substances, which makes disordered eating and substance abuse strongly connected. Adolescence is a difficult time for teens. Puberty, social pressures, and academics can…
With drinking a relatively common part of teen culture, parents need to learn how talking to teens about alcohol can prevent substance abuse issues. Alcohol is a neurotransmitter inhibitor that is physically and psychologically addictive. Recreational drinking can lead to abuse, as well as dependency. Teens are more susceptible to engaging in risky behavior, such…