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Nov 27, 13 •
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Alcohol Abuse, Featured, For the Parents •
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Comments Off on Is Your Teen Prepared To Make Wise Decisions Regarding Drinking And Driving?
Parents of teens know how worrisome it can be when their children take to the road. Adolescents often think no bad will befall them and many may feel more capable behind the wheel than they actually are. While learning to drive is just a part of growing up,...
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Nov 21, 13 •
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Featured, Suicide •
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Comments Off on How To Recognize The Risk For Suicide Among Teens
When someone is suffering from depression to the point that they feel worthless and want to die, friends and family may feel helpless as to how they can help. But friends and family may be able to help by identifying some of the risk factors and warning signs...
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Sep 6, 13 •
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Featured •
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Comments Off on Teens Exposed to Fewer Substance Use Prevention Messages Over Last Decade
Research has shown that parents have a key role to play in helping their child make good decisions related to using drugs and alcohol. In addition, schools and the media can also be a positive influence as a vehicle to deliver information about the dangers...
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Sep 4, 13 •
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Featured •
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Comments Off on When Mom is Hurting: Assessing the Effects of Parental Depression on Children
Everything that happens to parents will have a meaningful effect on the well-being of their children. When times are good this can make for a happy and well-adjusted household. But when a parent is suffering from clinical depression, the atmosphere of misery...
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Jul 8, 13 •
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Featured, Substance Abuse •
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Comments Off on Substance Abuse: Teenagers and Risky Behavior
Why do teenagers pull crazy stunts and engage in high-risk behaviors? Some have suggested that teens engage in risk-taking due to peer pressure and influence. Others have claimed that risk-taking is just one step in overall healthy brain and personality...
