Building Strong Communication Skills: Saying No When It Matters
Mastering effective communication skills can help you resist peer pressure, make healthier decisions, and build your emotional intelligence. But learning to communicate effectively and say no is about more than just avoiding potential dangers and can help you in nearly every aspect of your life. Saying no when it matters can be the difference between […]
Boosting Your Teen’s Confidence: Strategies for a Positive Self-Image
Boosting your teen’s confidence can be a challenge, especially during adolescence when teens struggle with challenges such as a negative self-image or lack of a strong self-concept. Building a stable sense of self is an important developmental milestone, and the sooner your teen can create a positive self-image the better their chances of resisting peer […]
Have You Changed? How Teen Drug and Alcohol Use Changes You
Teen drug and alcohol use can cause a number of changes – not just to your body, but to your personality, your brain, and the way you view and approach the world. Science can provide substantial insight into why these changes occur, as well as how you can revert some of the negative changes of […]
Breaking the Cycle: How Teens Can Resist Peer Pressure
Teen substance use is often driven by pressure to fit in, and this can make it hard for a teen to resist peer pressure. As tempting as it can be to try the drugs your friends or acquaintances may be doing, the risks of substance use during adolescence aren’t worth the short-term benefits. Learning to […]
Understanding Addiction: The Science Behind Teen Substance Misuse
Teen substance misuse is both highly common and disproportionately dangerous. While teenage years are marked by experimentation and even risk-taking, adolescent drug use can lead to devastating consequences that simply aren’t worth the risk. Feeling overwhelmed? Talk it out with someone who gets it. Text 510-256-9420 and we’ll get back to you between Mon-Fri, 9 […]
Is My Teenager Using? A Guide for Concerned Parents
Teen drug use should always be a cause of concern for parents. But detecting drug and alcohol use isn’t always easy, and if your teen has started using drugs, they may go to extensive lengths to hide their substance use behavior. Looking out for the warning signs of teen drug use can help clue you […]
How to Talk to Your Teen About Drug Use
Every parent wants their children to make better decisions for their mental and physical health, but learning how to talk to your teen about drug use can be extremely difficult. Having a productive conversation about substance use with your teenager can help keep them on the right path and avoid the dangers that teen drug […]
Warning Signs of Substance Use in Teens and Young Adults
Substance misuse in young adults and teenagers can quickly lead to an escalating set of behavioral and mental health problems. Learning warning signs of substance use in teens, especially to prevent addiction and substance use disorder signs early, can save your adolescent from progressing on a path that leads nowhere. Feeling overwhelmed? Talk it out […]
Healthy Alternatives to Alcohol and Drugs for Teens: Sober Activities to Try Instead
Finding fun and fulfilling activities that don’t involve alcohol or drugs is crucial for teens. Engaging in healthy alternatives to alcohol and drugs can help teens avoid the pitfalls of substance use disorder and develop positive habits. This article explores various sober activities that teens can enjoy, offering practical and enjoyable options to stay substance […]
The Long-Term Effects of Adolescent Drug Use on the Brain
Long-term effects of adolescent drug use can have severe effects on brain development and function. This article explores how substance use during adolescence affects the brain, the potential lasting consequences, and why young adults and their guardians must understand these risks. Teen mental health is too important to leave to chance. Feeling overwhelmed? Talk it […]