Without the safety net that previous generations of young people had in offline spaces, digital natives may be more likely to turn to alcohol and substance abuse to cope with...
Is Social Media Addiction Making Your Son Depressed?
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Youth Addiction Treatment
Addiction Makes it Harder for the Brain to Anticipate Rewards
Our understanding of how addiction operates on the brain continues to develop. In a recent round of research, scientists learned that addicted people may actually have difficulty...
Is My Intelligent Teen at Greater Risk of Taking Drugs? Research Says: Yes.
Several studies have shown that intelligent teenagers are more likely to use illegal substances and drink alcohol by the time they reach adulthood. Is this a cause for concern...
How Young Adults’ Anxiety is Fuelling Addiction
Studies show that anxiety is on the rise among young adults, and this could have a direct effect on their substance abuse patterns. Addressing anxiety is a crucial component of...
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 –...
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...
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...
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