Life is stressful, there’s no way around it. You probably have a list of all the reasons why your job causes so much stress; you have countless demands on your time, especially if you’re responsible for driving everyone to and from school and practice; and there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the Read more about How to Prevent a Mental Health Condition From Causing Substance Misuse[…]
Whether you’re a concerned caregiver, teacher, coach or friend of a teen who abuses substances, you’ve likely witnessed the negative effects of drug or alcohol addiction and are eager to do something about it. Substance use that starts in teen or young adult years can have disastrous effects for those involved, like increased risk of Read more about Drug Addiction Statistics for Teens and Young Adults[…]
The United States has been experiencing an addiction epidemic for more than a decade now research shows from the Center for Disease Control, and the numbers only continue to rise with each passing year, for adolescents as well. Mental health issues continue to become more and more prevalent in America, leading to a rise in Read more about An Overview of Risk Factors for Adolescent Substance Use[…]
Discovering that your child is struggling with a substance use disorder can be devastating. Questions around how this could’ve happened or “what ifs” are often at the forefront of a parent’s mind, but right now, it’s imperative your adolescent or teen receives the help they need. No two people or two substance use disorders are Read more about What’s Involved in Adolescent Substance Use Treatment[…]
Being a teenager isn’t easy, and as a parent, raising one isn’t much easier. This period of a person’s life is full of massive mental, emotional and physical developments; difficulties relating to parents and feeling isolated from peers — not to mention the surge of hormones that came in full force and forever changed how Read more about 5 Warning Signs of Substance Abuse in Your Child[…]
The holidays can be stressful for everyone. Regardless of which holidays you celebrate, these last few months of the year are quite condensed in terms of celebrations, gatherings and social activities — throw in some potential family drama, and it’s enough to send anyone into a spiral. Those who are in recovery face similar, but Read more about 5 Tips for Navigating Triggers During the Holidays[…]
Over four percent of women struggle with addiction during pregnancy, and healing starts with reaching out, finding support and clinging to your motivation.
When you complete drug detox while pregnant, you’ll want to find a medically managed inpatient program with 24/7 support for the safety of you and your baby.
Those who have been traumatized are much more likely to turn to substance abuse than those who haven’t, but abusing substances only further exacerbates their trauma and PTSD.
Silencing your inner critic, rebuilding relationships and sharing your experience can help with forgiving yourself in recovery.