It’s not good. To this day, Emma*, 19, can’t step foot in her childhood home without having flashbacks to the most terrifying moment of her life. Three years ago, a […]
As reported by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, residential treatment requires an adequate period of time. As a result, this generates lasting change. The minimal length of teen residential treatment is determined […]
Gender-specific environments are a part of a well-rounded rehabilitation treatment program. Why is gender specific treatment for teens so successful? Do biological and behavioral factors leading to self-destruction vary for males and […]
Sober living homes offer 24-hour sober support for teens after rehab. First, although kids may wish to return home, it is important to maintain recovery. Sober Living Homes After inpatient rehab, […]
In the United States, one out of seven high school students drops out before they make it to graduation day. This is an alarming statistic in this day and age […]
Adolescent antisocial behavior and conduct disorder is common. Occasional outbursts and dramatic episodes towards authority figures tend to be a natural part of growing up. However, at what point does […]
Heroin is a remarkably potent drug, and most teens seem to be well aware of the dangers heroin abuse. In the 2011 Monitoring the Future study, about 60 percent of […]
It’s no secret that teens often experiment with alcohol. In fact, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2014, more than 1.6 million between the ages […]
The teenage years are filled with many milestones. From entering puberty, learning to drive, getting a first job, going on a first date, the list goes on. For many teens, […]
When it comes to teen drug use, parents have a significant amount of influence over their teen’s behavior. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports that only 26 percent […]
