Having an adolescent or teen that has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder can be nerve wrecking. Thankfully, there are many different tools that can help your teen lead a healthy lifestyle and learn how to control their disorder. These can include different types of therapies and, in many cases, medication. Medication should not […]

Child abuse and neglect have serious consequences for the adolescent, raising their risk of mental health issues, health issues, social issues and substance abuse. A new study found that it can and will even raise their risk of relapse after recovering from a substance abuse problem. The instance of child abuse and neglect is a […]

Have you walked through a convenience store and noticed multiple small packages, normally a shiny aluminum that states “Not for Human Consumption” that could pass for incense? If you have, then you may have been looking at synthetic marijuana. Also known by several other names such as K2 or spice, synthetic weed is a dried, […]

One of the biggest struggles an adolescent or teen can go through when they have depression is the lack of knowledge about what they are dealing with. Around five percent of teens suffer from depression at any one time, and teens with depression are at a higher risk of developing patterns of substance abuse, risky […]

Alcohol consumption is a large part of our culture, from the casual drinks with a friend, a beer or a glass of wine at dinner or drinking at parties. Those who do drink should always be cautious and responsible about how much they drink as the affects of too much alcohol can be dangerous and […]