September is National Recovery Month, which has been held every September since 1989. According to SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) website, this month is dedicated to celebrating the
Offering hope to struggling adolescents and their families, when other options have failed. As a parent, one of the most difficult jobs you have is supporting your child through the
Whether you agree with your child’s gender transition or not, how you as a parent handle this information is a critical time. Your child comes to you one day and
America has a crisis in Fentanyl related deaths. In the year of 2022, an average of 22 teens died every week from drug overdoses, and the drug being primarily Fentanyl. This statistic
One of our biggest concerns as a society, especially over the past few years, is teen mental health. Now that it’s time to head back to school, these fears are
What is psychological testing, where can you get it, and what are the reasons your child may need one? Psychological testing is a mixture of assessments and observations that help determine
No matter the age of which you get sober, pursuing interests is a big part of getting sober, and staying sober. The time spent using substances and partying is enough
Older adults often ruefully shake their heads at the many children, teens and young adults who seemingly never take their eyes off their devices. However, they may not realize the
Have you ever wondered if smoking cannabis is a healthy alternative to drinking alcohol or using a pharmaceutical drug? Wouldn’t that be the easy answer. Getting access to cannabis is
Attachment trauma: What is it? Attachment trauma refers to psychological and emotional difficulties in having healthy relationships due to the disruptive, negligent or problematic early relationships one has had from
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Those whom don’t understand addiction will tell themselves that they should disconnect from the addict in their lives. They might even fuel the stigmas around addiction. They would believe that
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be a helpful approach for managing symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD). While CBT doesn’t cure ADHD, it can provide strategies and techniques
Adolescence is a critical period in neurodevelopment. Research has indicated that the teen brain on substances will show abnormalities in brain functioning, of which often permanently change neurocognition. The longer
Adolescence is a time of exploration, self-discovery and navigation through various challenges. For some, this period can be a time when past trauma has reared its head and started screaming.
Although smart phones have made it convenient and easy when communicating with our kids, teens and screens should be used responsibly to avoid mental health challenges. Below are some useful tips
“Adulthood is like looking both ways before you cross the street and then getting hit by an airplane.” – Emma Davis What is transitional living? Several blogs could be written to
Neurodivergence and mental health are often interconnected due to the nature of living with neurodiversity. Neurodivergence encompasses conditions such as: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism is a developmental disorder that
