As far too many parents know, having a teen that is experiencing either substance abuse issues or mental health problems can be a very stressful and draining experience. You want to do anything and everything that you can to help, but often times you lack the expertise and resources to determine the best path forward.…
One of the biggest crises facing the United States today is the rapid rise of suicide. According to available information, suicide is now the 10th leading cause of death in America. In 2017, 47,173 Americans died by suicide and over 1.4 million Americans attempted suicide. These are staggering numbers and the highest rate of suicide…
What’s the Difference Between Supporting Teens and Enabling Substance Abuse or Bad Behavior? It’s only natural parents want to help their teens and prevent or alleviate suffering or negative consequences. But in parents’ efforts to help, they often end up enabling substance abuse, bad behavior, or other problems, the precise thing that’s causing their adolescent…
Teen Dual Diagnosis: What Parents Need to Know About Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders Adolescence is tough enough because of hormones that are in flux, the need to form an identity, and a growing push for independence. Add peer pressure, trying to fit in, and social media demands, and it makes sense why it’s such…
