by Muir Wood Medical Director, Nicholas Reeves, MD There has been a significant surge in overdose deaths among American adolescents. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical […]
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Youth Suicide and Suicide Attempts Continue to Increase Dramatically
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please call the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741, or […]
THE VAPING EPIDEMIC AMONG AMERICA’S TEENS
Teen vaping — the use of e-cigarettes, or vapes, among teens, has become so widespread and so troubling that the Food and Drug Administration has started to take drastic action […]
CALIFORNIA’S PROBLEMATIC CANNABIS COMMERCIALIZATION
The legalization of recreational marijuana use in California has set off an advertising boom on billboards across the state. They promise “Cannabis, the California Way!” and try to suggest that […]
The Vaping Epidemic Among America’s Teens
The use of e-cigarettes, or vapes, among teens has become so widespread and so troubling that the Food and Drug Administration has started to take drastic action to counter the […]
Teen Rehab and Marijuana Use
Teen Rehab for Marijuana Use Disorder This article presents some of the factors associated with teen marijuana use that appear to be driving more and more adolescents into teen treatment […]
Selecting a Drug Treatment Program
Finding the right drug treatment program for an adolescent isn’t as easy as running an online search on facilities located nearby. Addictions are complex disorders, and research suggests that treatment […]
Peer Group Therapy for Teens With Addiction Issues
Group therapy for teens is an important psychotherapeutic tool. When substance abuse enters the picture, the negative aspects of adolescence are magnified, leaving family members feeling helpless and frightened. Teenage […]
One-on-One Individual Therapy for Teens
One-on-one individual therapy for teens gives troubled teenagers the opportunity to speak openly about their experiences in a nonjudgmental, confidential, safe setting. A reliable therapist can be trusted with a […]
Therapy Options
Teens in recovery need a different therapy options than adults. Therapy for adolescents should focus on the issues that young people face and teach them coping skills that are appropriate […]