Teen Addiction: Why Early Intervention Makes all the Difference
As a parent, you must be tuned in to your teen’s routines, relationships and behaviour. If you suspect that your child is experimenting with drugs or alcohol, don’t waste time...
Understanding Trauma in Parents of Young Addicts
Trauma and addiction are closely linked – but did you know parents of addicted children can also develop PTSD? Addressing parental trauma is an essential part of recovery –...
The Role of Gratitude in Addiction Recovery
Gratitude has a strong role to play in addiction recovery. It naturally arises when you overcome addiction, and it strengthens your resolve from day to day. We examine this...
What to Expect in Rehab
Many of our clients are unsure of what to expect when they first enter rehab. In this post, we explore the various day-to-day activities undertaken at The Edge and offer insight...
Recovery is Stronger When Family is Involved in Addiction Treatment
Addiction effects the entire family, and active family support is key to a successful recovery. We examine how families can get involved in addiction treatment for the best...
Teen Depression Rates Are on the Rise. Will Substance Abuse Rates Follow?
A recent study found that today’s teens are experiencing much higher rates of depression than they were just a few years back. Does this mean that today’s young people are also...
Could Internet Addiction Cause Mental Health Issues?
As more and more young people report struggling with internet addiction, a growing body of research suggests that the problem could be worse than previously believed. We look at...
The Importance of Dealing with Emotions in Addiction Recovery
The ability to process your emotions is an essential component of recovery. But many young men who suffer from addiction have learned to evade their emotions, making it all the...
Millennials and Gambling Addiction
Millennials do not gamble in the same way that their parents did, but this does not mean they have given up on the pastime altogether. If anything, new trends in gambling...
Why Is Your Teen Prone to Risky Behaviour?
Parents, caregivers and teachers are often dismayed by how willing young people are to expose themselves to risk. New research is shedding light on this phenomenon and offering...
More Than a Runner’s High: How Exercise Supports the Brain in Recovery
A new study proves that high-intensity exercise can actually be help your brain create new cells, helping 'rewire' an addicted brain and aiding addiction treatment. We examine...
Exposure to Alcohol Ads Could Be Causing Young People to Drink More
A recently published round of research offers new insight into how alcohol ads affect the drinking habits of young people. Could these ads be increasing young people’s risk of...