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June 1, 2021

Bad Habit or Something More

Bad Habit or Addiction: How to Tell the Difference  “Addictions rarely happen suddenly, unless it’s something like heroin,” says Nowinski. “Generally, they creep up on you.” […]
May 29, 2021

Delaying The First Sip

The PATS study also indicates that youth are starting to drink at a younger age with about 10 percent of nine-year-olds reporting they had consumed more […]
May 20, 2021

Drug Use Opens Door to Addiction

One of the most prevalent addictions in older kids is drugs and alcohol. Addiction can occur with any mood-altering substance, and the faster it takes effect, […]
May 5, 2021

Early Drug Use Ups Addiction Risk 

  Substance use does not necessarily lead to addiction or problem use, but trying any drug or alcohol increases the risk. As the quantity and frequency […]
April 23, 2021

10 Refusal Skills For Teens

Just Say No   Every day, teens are faced with situations in which they’re pressured to do something risky, unhealthy or, worse, illegal. Unfortunately, many teens […]
April 8, 2021

Emotional Regulation is Key

Emotional regulation is a key to success for young people, many of whom are at great risk for developing anxiety, depression and mental disorders—factors that can […]
April 6, 2021

Body Image and Social Media

  Finding ways to communicate with your teen can be confusing and difficult for both parties when neither of you know how to help. This is […]
April 5, 2021

Teen Talk

Can’t Afford to Follow   I heard the same things from my new friends at middle school nearly every day. “Let’s skip school today. Let’s smoke […]
March 30, 2021

Crystal Comeback

As the opioid crisis grows worse, other threats have seemed to take a backseat. Right now, crystal meth use is skyrocketing without much attention. According to […]