Adolescent Substance Abuse

Don’t wait for your son or daughter to come to their senses - teens almost never self-recognize addiction and they rarely ask for help. Learn why they can’t see the truth and why this matters when picking treatment.

• Inhalant Addiction
• Suboxone for Teens – When It Makes Sense

The 5 most common reasons why adolescents use drugs or alcohol - Until you understand the motivation behind the drug use it’s hard to respond appropriately.

Is your son or daughter smoking marijuana? Learn the signs of marijuana use and be ready to spot a problem before it gets out of hand.

• 70 Reasons to Quit a Heavy Marijuana Habit
• Marijuana Harm Reduction: 20 Tips for Cutting Down
• Is Marijuana Maintenance a Good Idea?
• Conscious Living: Do Weed and Alcohol Fit In?
• Quitting Marijuana: Measuring Cognitive Gains

Smoke marijuana? Got 2 minutes to spare for a self test? If so, answer yes or no to 12 questions to make sure you don’t have a marijuana problem.

• Investment Gambling Addiction 'Self Test'
• Test Your Holiday Relapse Risk
• Methadone: Tapering Readiness Self-Test
• Two Question Drug/Alcohol Problem Test
• Ativan (Lorazepam) Addiction Self-Test

High school in a drug treatment program for adolescent substance abusers should offer youth the opportunity to use the time spent in addictions recovery to their academic benefit, and to continue their education as they get healthier. Because substance abuse programs for teens can be longer and more intensive than for adults, it is crucial that students do not fall behind in their studies; especially since many students enrolling in high school programs at drug treatment facilities already suffer from academic deficiencies as a result of their substance abuse.

Teenage girls now have the dubious distinction of having passed males in prevalence rates of drug and alcohol abuse.

• Addiction Treatment for Adults with ADHD
• Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
• Detox Is Only the Beginning
• Relaspe Prevention
• Outpatient Treatment: Pros and Cons

Learn the alarming facts on teen drug use and addiction and learn how parents can really make a difference, as long as they're aware of the problem, educated to the solutions, and have the courage to act before it becomes too late.

Parents need to understand that today's cannabis is different. It's up to 10 times stronger than it was, and it is now addictive, can lead to psychosis and depression, and derail school performance.

• The Evidence for Marijuana Addiction
• 10 Factors That Influence Marijuana Withdrawal Severity
• Quitting Marijuana – Your Odds for Withdrawal
• Marijuana Addiction
• Quitting Marijuana: Learn Coping Skills to Improve Your Odds

Learn more about how trauma and substance abuse co-exist, the importance of trauma-sensitive care (and where to find it) and what parents can do on their own at home to help.

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Energy Psychology: A Quick Cure?
• PTSD and Drug or Alcohol Abuse
• Long-Term Effects of Growing Up with Addicted Parents

If you prepare yourself for high-risk situations and learn strategies to prevent relapse you have a great chance of being able to quit on your own – learn how to succeed here.

• Avoid Marijuana Relapse – Identify Risky Situations
• Marijuana Addiction: Your Treatment Options
• Smoke Pot? Your Habit vs. American Averages
• Marijuana Detox: Coping with Withdrawal Symptoms
• Marijuana Harm Reduction: 6 Rules to Follow

Once you decide your adolescent needs addiction treatment, the next vital step is determining what level of care is required. Read on to learn more about the 6 factors professionals consider when deciding on an appropriate level of care.

• Planning a Successful Teen Intervention
• Choosing between Rehab or Outpatient
• Parental Rehab Involvement
• Alcohol Addiction Treatment - 6 Routes to Recovery
• Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

With addiction and drug abuse teens are at risk for a host of peripheral social problems, including suicide, violence, mental health difficulties and poor academic performance. Get educated about the risks facing your teen, and learn what really helps if there is a problem.