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Mar 10, 15 •
2708 Views •
For the Parents •
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Comments Off on Is Your Child At Risk For Addiction?
As a parent you want the best for your child. You want him to be happy and healthy and to be successful in life. Drug or alcohol addiction is not a part of that plan. In doing the best for your child and preparing him to be a healthy, happy adult, it is...
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Dec 14, 14 •
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Alcohol Abuse •
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Comments Off on Drinking In College Linked To Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the standard term for any form of physical violence, psychological violence or sexual violence directed from one...
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Nov 23, 14 •
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Behavioral Addictions, Featured •
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In the 21st century, our lives have been enriched in many ways with technology that makes life more efficient, convenient and enjoyable. But there are downsides to our modern lifestyle and a host of modern addictions to go with it. While people are still...
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Oct 15, 14 •
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Synthetic Drug Use •
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Synthetic marijuana is a common term for a group of powerful man-made chemicals that mimic the basic drug effects of marijuana, often in an unusually potent form. Users of these chemicals sometimes experience overdose episodes that require prompt medical...
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Oct 13, 14 •
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Facts and Stats •
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Comments Off on Brain Imaging Identifies Teens More Likely To Use Drugs
As a rule, teenagers are substantially more likely than adults to act in highly impulsive ways. This is important, since high levels of impulsive behavior increase the odds for involvement in clearly risky behaviors such as...
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Sep 9, 14 •
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Suicide •
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Constant Internet access can provide social support and promote friendship. But it can also mean a never-ending nightmare of bullying. The psychological distress that comes with being a...
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Sep 2, 14 •
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Internet Risk/Addiction •
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Comments Off on How To Ditch Your Social Media Addiction
Social networking sites have given us an amazing ability to connect with others, reconnect with old friends, share life accomplishments, and keep up with what our loved ones are doing around the world. The benefits are huge, but there are downsides too...
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Jul 30, 14 •
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Drug Abuse •
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Comments Off on New Study Shows Which Kids Are Most At Risk For Using Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a drug favored by young people who often take it to intensify the pleasures of group gatherings like concerts, dance parties and nightclubs. This is why the drug is sometimes called a “club” drug. The drug was most popular in the U.S. during...
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Jun 2, 14 •
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Eating Disorders •
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Comments Off on What Parents Need To Know About Eating Disorders
If you were asked to name the deadliest mental health disorder, what would you guess it to be? The answer is eating disorders. Eating disorders are rarely talked about and yet they are more life-threatening than...
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May 27, 14 •
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For the Parents •
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Comments Off on Warning Signs Your Child May Be Prone To Addiction
Colton’s parents had become so overwhelmed by their own lives that they began to neglect the emotional lives of their sons. When Colton was a little boy, he was active and playful, fit and social. His hair was a corona of light, and his eyes blue gemstones...