Both mental health and substance abuse are highly misunderstood conditions, and there are still harmful stigmas and stereotypes associated with them in today’s society. One point that many people don’t understand is that substance abuse is actually a symptom of a mental health condition. In fact, childhood trauma and attachment issues are at the root …
Often surprised and somewhat confused, parents nationwide may ask, “What’s an edible?” Edibles are food products, including candy and baked goods, that are infused with marijuana. Although smoking or vaping marijuana is still the most common method of consumption, eating cannabis-infused edibles is becoming increasingly popular among teenagers. Moreover, with the national movement towards the …
Adolescent alcohol use and teen binge drinking are serious issues in American society. This risk of teenage binge drinking becomes even more prevalent when young people leave their homes and attend college on campus. This is a period in a young person’s life when they may experiment with alcohol and oftentimes, over-consume it. As a …
Most parents are aware of the common drugs that teens may be exposed to and use to get high including nicotine, marijuana, cocaine, and opioids. However, these are not the only substances teens can use to get high. In fact, when desperate to fulfill a need to get high, teens may resort to using common …
If you are a parent and you are suspecting teen drug use in your home, we understand and empathize with this challenge. Indeed, it is difficult finding out that you are a parent of an addict, and the stigma which can be attached to that. Knowing what to do and how to help your teen …
To understand co-occurring disorder treatment, a parent first needs to know what a co-occurring disorder is. Also known as dual diagnosis, a co-occurring disorder is a condition of suffering from both a mental health condition and a comorbid substance abuse problem. Although it sounds technical, comorbidity is simply a term for the simultaneous presence of …
After treatment, it is extremely important to use recovery tools to maintain long-term sobriety. What happens after rehab for most teens is an overwhelming sense of loneliness and isolation. Without the umbrella of a treatment center, they may feel like they are caught in a storm. However, when they use basic recovery tools, the storm …
The challenge of dealing with relapse triggers over the holiday season is more common than most people imagine. Triggers in addiction mean stressful events or situations that lead to a potential relapse. Such triggers activate the phenomenon of craving, which leads to the desire to use drugs and escape reality for an addict in early …
Opioid Overdose Statistics and Traffic Accidents Opioid overdose treatment options are required. Drug overdoses have overtaken traffic accidents as the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. The vast majority of these overdose deaths are connected to prescription opioid abuse and heroin abuse. Many of these opioid overdose statistics include teenagers trying these …
Parents need to understand the dangerous effects of opioids, including the new dangers of the ultra-powerful surgical drug fentanyl, on the teen brain and body. Opioid abuse can lead to deadly overdoses and extreme signs of opiate withdrawal. During withdrawal from opioid and fentanyl addiction, a teen’s body and brain suffer greatly. Opioid’s Effects …
Did you know that Hulu‘s content includes movies about substance abuse and addiction documentaries? This resourceful content being offered on the platform is an unexpected bonus of a Hulu plan. As an American entertainment company that provides “over-the-top media services,” Hulu is primarily focused on the instant streaming of television series. Indeed, the platform carries …
The addiction & recovery experts at Teen Rehab have named Amazon’s Prime video as the gold standard of offering quality movies about addiction & recovery content on the internet. Indeed, Amazon recovery education is the real deal because Amazon has made such a concerted effort. Amazon Prime video offers an extensive catalog of shows and …