Teen Going Through Withdrawal

What Does It Mean When Your Teen Goes Through Withdrawal?

When your teen is dependent on drugs or alcohol, withdrawal can haunt them when the substance is taken away or cut down in dose. Anyone with a dependence on drugs or alcohol can experience symptoms of withdrawal when they’re looking to get clean. It’s simply part of the process—but what is it exactly? And, what […]

Qualities to Look for in a Teen Drug Rehab Center

Three Important Qualities to Look for in a Teen Drug Rehab Center

Are you or a loved one in need of drug or alcohol rehab? If you’ve come to this conclusion, we want to encourage you to continue seeking help. Getting to the stage of accepting the idea of rehab is a major step to recovery—and we are so proud of you for realizing and seeking help.  […]

4 Signs of Cocaine Abuse

4 Signs of Cocaine Abuse in Teens

Teenagers are expected to experiment with bending the rules, especially in the later years. As teens begin to feel like “adults”, they crave freedom—but, sometimes, too much freedom can lead to bad choices and life-altering consequences.  Drug use, for instance, can become addictive and detrimental. Cocaine, specifically, can have consequences that affect your teen’s health, […]

teenage behavior

What Is Considered Normal Teenage Behavior?

You made it through the newborn years. You survived the “terrible twos”. Now you’ve entered the teenage years and just don’t know what to do. Teenagers are completely different than children—and sometimes it feels like you don’t even know your own kids anymore. So, how do you determine what’s bad behavior and what’s normal teenage […]

teen resistant to treatment

How to Get Your Resistant Teen To Engage in Treatment

Have you already tried talking to your teenager about their substance abuse disorder? Were you met with distance, resistance, or outright defiance? Is your teen reluctant to identify their drug or alcohol use as an actual problem? We’re here to help. How to Get Your Teen to Consider Substance Abuse Treatment As a parent, coming […]