More and more teenagers are becoming addicted to something, alcohol
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Alcohol
al·co·hol
n.noun
a colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel.
When ingested, alcohol can be a deadly intoxicant. Teens and adults alike are more prone to make fateful and negative choices while drinking alcohol. A deadly intoxicant, alcohol has destroyed and ripped apart the lives of millions and yet, remains to be the drug of choice of troubled teens nationwide.
Teenage minds are not yet able to fully appreciate the dangers that coincide with drinking. When drunk, teenagers commit and act out heinous activities which they would normally never commit or act out. Teenage pregnancy, driving under the influence, fighting and other consequences are more likely to occur while teens drink.
Parents of teenage boys or girls who drink occasionally or struggle with the addiction of alcohol, need to seek immediate treatment for their son or daughter.
, cigarettes, drugs even technology like cell phones and internet, they simply cannot live without those things. But the most critical form of abuse
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Abuse
Abuse
/a·buse/
Abuse is defined as the improper usage or treatment of an entity, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices: crimes or other types of aggression.
Abuse is a negative and real threat that many people face. Child abuse is a problem that is continually occurring. The main types of child abuse are physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglecting. When these types of abuse occur in a home, they often go unnoticed. The stress and fear of the abuse will usually cause the victim to remain quite about the problem.
It is a difficult problem to find out and assess, but there are solutions. It is important that people are aware of signs of abuse. They may include unexplained injuries, changes in behavior, fear of going home, changes in eating and sleeping and lack of personal care or hygiene.
is substance abuse
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Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
/sub.stance/ /a.buse/
Substance abuse is defined as the use of a chemical substance that has an effect on humans or animals improperly or in a negative view or purpose.
Substances involve different types of drugs and also alcohol. The misuse of a chemical substance can be very dangerous and can be the cause of many different types of problems such as impairment and also distress.
Along with physical problems that can come from recurrent substance abuse, there are many other problems that can occur. A lack of interest in schooling and work can lead to failure fulfillment of roles and obligations in different settings of life. Also, a poor performance in daily actions can be a cause.
Substance abuse is a problem that is important to deal with in an appropriate manner. There are many different programs that are available to help fix these types of problems to rehabilitate someone’s life.
More information about substance abuse in the US
The national institute on drug abuse characterize substance abuse as, “as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain; they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long lasting and can lead to many harmful, often self-destructive, behaviors.’
When pertaining to the adolescent brain and psyche, substance abuse and addiction is one of the most dangerous and common negative behaviors in troubled youth. Teenagers who participate in drug abuse are either not aware of the potential permanent damage they are causing themselves, or simply don’t care. It is because of this reason that parents of substance abusing teens need to seek immediate treatment for their son or daughter.
Fortunately for parents, there is a multitude and increasing number of options to choose from in terms of rehabilitation. Furthermore, parents of substance abusing teens need to seek treatment for their teens promptly.
. Substance abuse like drugs and alcohol may cause unimaginable consequences
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Consequences
n. noun
con·se·quences
The Merriam- Webster dictionary provides the following definitions for consequences:
1.the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier:
The accident was the consequence of reckless driving.
2.an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome.
Consequences is a prevalent issue in the life of a troubled teen. Troubled adolescents who suffer from negative consequences, do so because of their poor decision making. Whatever choice a teenage boy or girl decides to make, a consequence of that decision will soon follow. If a teen chooses to make productive choices in life, he/she will reap the benefits of positive consequences. However, if a teen makes poor choices such as, abuse drugs and alcohol, skipping class, hanging out with the wrong crowd or disobeying parents and authority, that teen will reap negative consequences. Negative consequences such as, legal troubles, being grounded from parents, or getting kicked out of school due to inactivity or rebelliousness, are all viable and likely negative consequences a teen will experience if he or she is making poor choices.
for a teenager, so once parents see the symptoms they should act immediately. This is the perfect place to inform yourself about the symptoms of drug abuse
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Drug Abuse
Drug Abuse
/drug/ /a.buse/
The definition of Drug abuse is the use of a medicine or other substance that has a physiological effect when introduced into the body improperly in a negative view or purpose.
There are many different types of drugs, and the misuse of these types of substances can be very dangerous and can be the cause of many different problems. This kind of abuse can lead to many different impairments or distress.
Along with physical problems that can come from recurrent drug abuse, there are many other types of problems that can occur. One effect can be a lack of interest in schooling and work. Another possibility can be the failure to fulfill roles and obligations in different settings of life can. Also, a poor performance in daily actions that may lead to legal problems.
It is important to face Drug abuse as soon as possible in an appropriate manner. There are many different programs that are available to help fix these types of problems to rehabilitate someone’s life.
, but in this article we will cover the next step, alcohol and drug rehab
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Drug Rehab
Drug rehabilitation (often drug rehab or just rehab) is a term for the processes of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment, for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and street drugs such as cocaine, heroin or amphetamines. The general intent is to enable the patient to cease substance abuse, in order to avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that can be caused, especially by extreme abuse.
Drug Rehab treatment includes medication for depression or other disorders, counseling by experts and sharing of experience with other addicts. Some rehab centers include meditation and spiritual wisdom in the treatment process.
There are many different treatment options for troubled teens when pertaining to drug rehabs. Many different therapeutic programs for troubled teens such as, wilderness therapy, residential treatment facilities, and boarding schools for troubled teens, may offer their own form of drug rehabilitation.
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Teen drug abuse has reached a new high, alcohol is standing in its place, it has even lowered a bit.
But drugs are on the rise for the last 7 years according to statistics, so checking up on your child might be a good idea, but you need to do that in a loving way that allows communication, there is no need to go Gestapo on your child. Once you figure out that your child is using drugs you need to consult a professional, they will most likely recommend a good drug rehab clinic for your child. But that is the part where you make a choice for your child, because getting your child to a wrong clinic is the same as not getting him to a clinic at all. What you need to do is again educate yourself about possible treatments and measures that need to be taken in order to get your child back on track. I know that this can be a very painful process, but you need to understand one very important thing, the longer your teenager stays in a clinic for rehab the better. Almost 60% of drug users suffer a relapse after finishing rehab, most of that is due to a short rehab time. Rehab is not only used to clear the body and cure the physical addiction
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Addiction
The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as “Addiction is characterized by inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control, craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response.”
Similar to other chronic diseases, addiction may involve cycles of relapse and a mental state of remission. If untreated, or serious attempts of recovery, the progression of addiction can easily result in dire, sometimes fatal, consequences.
Addiction can take many forms, from eating disorders to drug addiction and even gambling. Whatever the affliction, or choice of addiction, the teenage psyche and overall well being is at greater risk than that of a fully developed adult. Teens who don’t receive adequate rehabilitation for their addiction are almost certain to carry their addictive qualities into adulthood.
Parents of a teenage boy or girl suffering from addiction should seek viable treatment options immediately before the addiction progresses further.
, which a short rehab therapy
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Therapy
n.noun
ther·a·py
Therapy is a treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder or disease. Therapy generally consists of two kinds: medical and psychotherapy. Medical therapies treat diseases of the human body such as cancer. Psychotherapies treat the mind of therapeutically or emotionally damaged individuals.
Different Types of Psychotherapy:
– Psychoanalytic Therapy
– Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
– Group Therapy
– Behavior modification
– Biofeedback
– Collaborative therapy
– Family therapy
– Marriage counseling
– Music therapy
– Parent management training
– Relationship counseling
– Social Therapy
– Systemic therapy
– Therapeutic community
– Twelve-step programs
– Wilderness therapy
Therapy for troubled teens has become an increasingly popular opportunity for troubled adolescents today. Therapies are offered at many services for troubled teens such as, wilderness therapy programs, residential treatment programs and boarding schools for troubled youth. The most effective type of therapy greatly depends on the individual teen and what psychological and emotional issues the particular adolescent struggles with.
can do. No, you need a longer rehab for your child allowing him to get rid of substance abuse mentally, to allow his mind to become stronger and realize that he doesn’t need drugs anymore. Statistics have also shown that only 20% of teenagers attending a longer rehab have suffered relapse.
In the end there are many other things to keep in mind, when approaching a rehab clinic you need to be sure to check every aspect so you can feel at ease knowing that your child is in good hands. After all you are doing this for his or hers well being. This is a serious problem and requires a serious approach, but the most important thing about rehab is the love and unconditional support
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Support
Support
/ sup·port/
n. Noun
Support is defined as the act or instance of supporting; serve as a foundation for something else.
Support can be given to many different ways. Through the encouragement to perform and progress and also through being there for someone who needs help. Support is usually shown through family and peers but can come from anywhere from support centers, rehab centers, and treatment centers.
Without a support, confidence would be very difficult to find. Support is key to getting through trials and problems. The ability to have someone that is supporting you and encouraging you to move forward and progress is important to growth and change. Especially with youth, that as they are trying to find out who they are that they feel supported in all of their doings. This is important because as support and encouragement is shown the youth feel confident to become the best they can be.
of the family and friends. With that in mind you can’t go wrong.
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