Teens & Drugs

How to Spot Addiction before it's too late!

Today it seems like there is a 12-Step Program for almost everything ... Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon, Overeaters Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and probably several others. ...

If you are a member of Alanon, or any of the other 12-Step Programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, you have probably heard the Serenity Prayer. It is recited regularly at 12-Step meetings around...

When your teen sneaks in through the house quietly, as he/she tires not to distract or disturb you, make an attempt to go up to your child and have a face to face conversation. Look for both...

Oh, no! This is the part of Alanon that you have been dreading. You know that in your hurt, anger and frustration with the alcoholic, you have caused pain and frustration for other people. You...

Have you ever had the experience of being absolutely certain that you are right, only to discover that your solution would not work out well at all? Do you ever feel that you may be a little...

We all recognize the martyr ... the person who loves to tell you how he or she suffers because of the behavior of someone else. They practically beg for your sympathy because, after all, their...

There is a saying in Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon that "Expectations are Premeditated Resentments." But, we all have expectations of the people we see every day, don't we? ...

If your child is out of control physically, mentally, or with drug abuse ... Wilderness Therapy may be the answer.

Its a simple fact that teens are curious about trying new things, new foods, new video games, and even new cheers for cheer leading. But when teens decide to experiment with drugs and alcohol They...

Approximately 1 in 4 teenagers has either tried marijuana or is a regular user, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Learn to identify the signs of marijuana use so that you can help...

Every parent's worse nightmare is realizing that their child or teen is using drugs. Crystal meth is a highly addicting drug. It is very important, especially in the world we live in today, that...

When it comes to drug addiction, ignorance is not bliss. You may feel that cocaine is something that only affects people from certain neighborhoods. If you think it’s limited to the folks on the...

How to tell if your child is using drugs. There are signs that a parent can look for. My experience working with At Risk Youth has made me very aware of changes youth make when becoming involved...

Teenagers don’t announce to parents, “I drank a wine cooler” or “I smoked a joint.” Experimentation with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes is done with friends, in secret. Parents can never know for...

While it’s natural for teenagers to be a bit rebellious and have a social life that consists of questionable music, romance and parties, they can also be secretive, especially with their parents....

Teenage drug use is a big concern for parents in today's society. As children become more and more independent and mature, the temptation to experiment with drugs and alcohol is faced at an...

Meth is one of the most common illegal drugs used today. Kids are vulnerable to drug abusers and dealers of meth because it is easy and inexpensive to obtain. Kids need to know the dangers of meth...