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Category: Commonly Abused Substances

Teen substance abuse is a major problem in the United States and all over the world. As a parent, educating yourself about the disease of addiction and how to treat it can make the difference in helping your teen through a difficult time, and into a successful and rewarding way of living.

“Across the United States substance abuse in all its forms is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. In Northern California, there is a major lack of high-quality adolescent treatment programs. Scott Sowle has been responsible for the development of nationally recognized treatment programs for adolescents and their families. Muir Wood is an exceptional program that addresses the key elements in effectively treating adolescents with substance abuse and co-occurring issues.” – David Smith, MD, FASAM, FAACT

  • Life Skills, Teen Health, Treatment Therapies

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents

    During CBT sessions, patients are guided toward a better understanding of the complex relationships that exist between thoughts, feelings and actions. By better understanding the negative thoughts that lead to negative feelings and eventually to negative behaviors, patients can learn how to modify their perspectives in order to alter their approach to stressors in life […]

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    July 27, 2017
  • Treatment Therapies

    Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach

    A-CRA reduces or eliminates substance abuse by increasing positive reinforcers for teens in areas of their lives related to family, social relationships, jobs and educational resources. By using A-CRA in treatment, teen boys are equipped with the tools they need to lead healthy, happy lives without depending on alcohol or drugs.Explaining the CRA ModelThe Adolescent […]

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    July 27, 2017
  • Teen Health

    Understanding Teen Hormones

    If you have a teenager going through puberty, you probably understand what the word “tumultuous” really means. Having an adolescent going through puberty isn’t an easy task but neither is going through it firsthand. We’ve all experienced the big transition back in our adolescent lives but sometimes we forget what it’s really like to experience […]

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    July 27, 2017
  • Teen Health

    Teaching Self-Esteem to Your Teen

    In the eyes of a parent, a child might be physically beautiful, emotionally generous and intensely intelligent. When that child looks in the mirror, however, the teen might see only bumps and flaws, and the teen might have additional concerns regarding intelligence and social interactions. Teens are often the harshest judges of their own capabilities, […]

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    July 27, 2017
  • Teen Health

    A Teen’s Developing Brain

    Sometimes teenagers can seem like different beings altogether. Some might say they’re over-reactive, dramatic, and impulsive. Is that true? Well, yes and no. It is true that teenagers and adolescents can often behave flagrantly and emotionally. Adolescents simply have different brain chemistry that hasn’t fully formed into adult brains yet. Brain Terminology Scientists say that […]

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    July 27, 2017
  • Life Skills

    What to Do About Teen Bullying

    In order to understand how to handle bullying that your son may be experiencing, it is important to understand exactly what bullying is. The media attention on bullying in recent years has shed new light on its harmful effects, but what is bullying, really? According to Stopbullying.gov, a website set up to address bullying in […]

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    July 26, 2017
  • Life Skills

    The Role of a Life Skill Coach in Your Teen’s Long-Term Recovery

    Recovering from an addiction isn’t easy. Teens who enroll in comprehensive programs for their addictions may desperately want to get better, and they may work hard to change when they’re surrounded by the culture of recovery in their treatment programs, but they may fall back into bad habits when their treatment programs are complete. In […]

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    July 26, 2017
  • Life Skills

    Setting Goals for the Future

    When you embark on a comprehensive drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation program for your substance-abusing teen, you are opening the door to a path that offers him the opportunity to work toward a future that is bright and exciting. What defines that future specifically in terms of academic accomplishment, mental and physical health, and interpersonal […]

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    July 26, 2017
  • Life Skills

    Preparing Your Teen for College

    Getting a teenager ready to go to college can be a stressful experience for parents, especially if the teen is struggling with drug or alcohol abuse. Parents who have high hopes for their children may be devastated by the idea that their son is turning out to be an addict. Making it through this difficult […]

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    July 26, 2017
  • Life Skills

    How a Teen Can Manage Peer Pressure

    Peer pressure is a regular and normal part of growing up, according to an article in Psychology Today. Generally, between 10 and 14 years of age, children are the most susceptible to pressure from their friends. A teen becomes more capable of withstanding the influences over the remainder of his teen years and by the […]

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    July 26, 2017
  • Life Skills

    Graduating High School After Treatment

    A battle with addiction can put a teenager’s entire life on hold — including his education. One of the first signs of substance abuse in adolescents is a decline in academic performance. Teens who use drugs often skip class, neglect their homework and lose interest in sober extracurricular activities. As a result, their grades often […]

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    July 26, 2017
  • Teen Intervention

    Intervention Models of Approach Used on Teen Addicts

    According to an article produced by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Almost 1.4 million adolescents met the criteria for a diagnosis of alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence in 2002, and of these young people, fewer than 230,000 got care for that problem. It’s possible that some of these young people didn’t get […]

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    July 26, 2017
  • Drug Rehab for Teens: A Guide for Parents

    Residential Facilities for Prescription Drug Addiction

    Prescription drug addiction among teens is a serious and growing problem. The non-medical use of prescription medications is common among adolescents, with 5.9 percent of those ages 18 to 25 reporting use within the month prior to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health. While some teens can recover from their addictions at home, […]

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    July 26, 2017
  • Prescription Drug Abuse

    5 Tips for Success in Prescription Drug Rehab

    Choosing a prescription drug rehab can be challenging for some families. Adolescent addiction treatment programs have been specifically designed to deliver big results to teens in need. Young adults who enter these programs with debilitating addictions to prescription drugs can emerge with the skills that can help them to stay sober in the years to […]

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    July 26, 2017
  • Marijuana Abuse

    Teen Marijuana Rehab Statistics

    Marijuana has become one of the most popular drugs of abuse among young people, and according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, most teens who start using this drug do so during the summer months, when free time is ample and supervision levels are low. Teens who use this drug on a […]

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    July 26, 2017
  • Marijuana Abuse

    My Son Confessed to Trying Marijuana. Now What Do I Do?

    First of all, I want to acknowledge and validate the fact that you have a strong enough relationship with your child that they feel comfortable to come forward and talk to you about this issue. That is a huge hurdle that you have already successfully navigated. Keep the Dialog Going My first piece of advice […]

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    July 26, 2017
  • Drug Rehab for Teens: A Guide for Parents

    Marijuana Anonymous: Support for Teens

    Marijuana Anonymous, or MA, isn’t just for adults who are battling cannabis addiction. This 12-step group also welcomes teenagers who have a problem with marijuana and who want to stop using. Through meetings with other marijuana users and the guidance of a sponsor, teenagers can overcome the trap of addiction and regain their hope for […]

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    July 26, 2017