Teen cutting is a serious problem that has grown worse in the recent years. Approximately 10 percent of young people in the U.S. intentionally hurt themselves. The predisposition to harm starts in puberty, but episodes of self-harm can happen as early as 6 years old. On Facebook and YouTube and other social media, these mutilations…
Teens experiment with drugs for all kinds of reasons. It is key to understand though, that experimentation doesn’t always mean they will become addicted to the substance(s). Research has shown that most high school students have used an illicit substance one time at least. 1 in 5 of those kids will become an addict—so there is…
FAMILY CENTER FOR RECOVERY ACHIEVES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE ACCREDITATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION Lantana, Florida – Oct 24,2016 – Family Center for Recovery today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a…
Teen post traumatic stress goes hand in hand with substance abuse. Let’s take a common scenario among teens. A young man, say that goes by the name of Jared, has experienced a rough upbringing. He has an extremely unhealthy relationship with his mother, which includes codependency and disrespect, and then Jared’s mother’s live-in boyfriend physically…
We’re putting them on the path to master drug addiction at the highest level. That’s what we’re doing as parents when we send our 18-21 year old children into traditional drug and alcohol rehab. Just as with prison, somebody goes into the system a novice in misdemeanors and emerges after time served with a PhD…
Teenagers may develop problems of their own from exposure to parents drinking at home. It is common to hear stories about teens swiping bottles of booze from their parents’ cupboard. Some would even say it’s part of young adulthood to do such things and will not absolutely lead to problems. While that may be the…
Sharing straws to sniff crushed prescription drugs may be a contributing cause to the spread of Hepatitis C. Using the same straws could also transmit the HIV virus. It is widely known that sharing needles transmits deadly diseases from drug user to drug user. The idea that straws have the same capability to spread viruses, however, has not…
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicating substance among teens in the United States. The CDC reports that teenage binge drinking can be directly related to over 4,300 fatalities among teens every year. Why do teenagers drink in such large quantities, or binge drink? Teens want to experience something new and something tied to being…
What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a regularly encountered disorder that can be diagnosed in adolescence through an evaluation of developmental deficits, the threshold for distress tolerance, and the management of interpersonal relationships and emotions. During a teen’s early years, the symptoms of BPD begin to manifest. It is difficult though,…
Scientists caution pregnant women from switching to e-cigarettes instead of just quitting smoking completely. E-cigarettes may be harming unborn children. Electronic cigarettes, vaping, or hookah pens cause problems with the child’s coordination, behavior, and thought processes. Even later fertility problems may occur, according to many leading scientific researchers. It’s an unfortunate reality today, but many…