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Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse and the Teenage Brain

Every day, we make choices. We choose what to wear, what to eat, and how to spend our time. For teenagers, they are still learning how to make good choices for themselves, and the decisions become more and more significant as they get older. Making healthy, beneficial choices can be especially difficult for teens, especially… 

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Substance Use and Teens: How to Know if Your Teen Is at Risk and What to Do About It

Being a teen is hard, and so is parenting a teen! Teens are growing into adulthood and are in the difficult position of having to fulfill expectations and responsibilities, while still being viewed as a kid. They are stressed out and craving independence, which often leads to testing limits, pushing boundaries, and experimenting with alcohol… 

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10 Tips to Make Your Recovery from Substance Abuse and Addiction Easier

If you’ve begun your journey to recovery, congratulations! The first step is the biggest step forward – and that is a fact in this case, not a cliché. Recovering from an addiction of any kind is challenging, but it is worth it. Keep in mind that difficulties and setbacks are normal, so be patient with… 

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Substance Abuse Counseling: How It Can Help Those Who Are Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

An addiction almost always begins gradually. It may start with going to parties and “partying hard,” and progresses to drinking/using every night. It may also develop from mirroring a parent who drinks or does drugs. Even if you think using alcohol or drugs makes you feel better, it’s not healthy when you use too much. The… 

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Use, Abuse, or Addiction? How to Tell the Difference

There is a fine line between social drinking or a couple glasses of wine each day, and when the drinking becomes an addiction. The process is usually so gradual that the person and their family and friends barely notice it is happening until it is already an addiction. If you are concerned about a possible… 

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