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 –...
Understanding Trauma in Parents of Young Addicts
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Youth Addiction Treatment
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...
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...
Are Drug Dealers Targeting Your Teen on Social Media?
A new trend sees drug dealers using social media to connect with young users. Transactions are conducted in coded language, often in plain view of parents and law enforcement. We...
Researchers Find Strong Link between Video Game Addiction and ADHD
Are you concerned that you may be addicted to playing video games? New research suggests that young men who suffer from ADHD and depression may actually use video games as a...
Tony Hoang: From Teenage Drug Dealer to Community Leader
Tony Hoang was a teenage drug dealer and gang member in Sydney's notorious suburb of Cabramatta. His initial rock star lifestyle quickly gave way to harrowing incidents of...
Teen Opioid Addiction Prevented by Playing Sport, Study Finds
New research has strengthened the argument that involvement in sport and exercise helps shield teens from addiction. We take a closer look at this research, and why physical...
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