Posts by Adam Shorts
Is My Teen Addicted to Video Games?
In this modern era, children are more exposed to internet use unlike when their parents were growing up. The internet is here to stay, and the only thing you can do is monitor what your kids do on it every day. Video games have become the in-thing with today’s teenagers, which might be a big…
Read More6 Signs of Major Depression in Your Teen
Depression affects everyone regardless of age. Teenagers in particular, are vulnerable to pressures arising from the physical and social changes that they experience during this time. Such turmoil and uncertainty may have a drastic effect on their personality and may lead to issues such as severe anxiety, substance abuse, and even suicide. Such depression also…
Read MoreADHD and Sleep Disturbances in Youth
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurobehavioral developmental condition that can manifest in symptoms such as inattentiveness, impulsiveness, mood swings and hyperactivity. Those with ADHD are more likely to also have problems with sleep disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety. The condition affects between two and five percent of the population. Take our free teen ADHD…
Read MoreSmartphone Use and Depression in Girls
From privileged to underprivileged, affecting every shade on the spectrum, this disease does not discriminate. Depression in girls is an epidemic that needs to be addressed. Instead of using cell phones to solely make calls, not too long ago, smartphones made a huge debut. Suddenly, social life was constantly accessible. The young daughters of today…
Read MoreParents: 5 Signs Often Present in Teens With Sex Addiction
For many teens, increasing sexual desires are a part of life. They begin dating, explore their bodies and for some, encounter their first sexual experience. This is all a very normal part of growing up. But, when does normal sexual desires turn into sexual addiction? When does it become out of control? Cause of sex…
Read MoreTeen Cocaine Addiction – How Cocaine Impacts the Body
A recent survey by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) shows that about 3.8 million people aged 12 and older have used cocaine at least once in their lives. The report also shows that out of the 1.5 million current cocaine users, 1.4% were young adults aged 18 to 25 years. These…
Read MoreSmartphone Use and Depression in Girls
From privileged to underprivileged, affecting every shade on the spectrum, this disease does not discriminate. Depression in girls is an epidemic that needs to be addressed. Instead of using cell phones to solely make calls, not too long ago, smartphones made a huge debut. Suddenly, social life was constantly accessible. The young daughters of today…
Read More5 Important Consequences of Underage Drinking
Alcohol is the most common drug among United States youth. While some credit its wide popularity with accessibility, others believe it is simply the most publicized form of intoxication. Peer pressure, stressors, social engagements, hereditary predisposition, and media campaigns all encourage children to drink before the age of twenty one. In fact, underage drinking is…
Read MoreTeen Cocaine Addiction – How Cocaine Impacts the Body
A recent survey by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) shows that about 3.8 million people aged 12 and older have used cocaine at least once in their lives. The report also shows that out of the 1.5 million current cocaine users, 1.4% were young adults aged 18 to 25 years. These…
Read MoreThe Opioid Epidemic and Teens
Teenagers face more problems and issues today than ever before. Many parents think that they went through the same things as a younger age and got over it in time, but they do not realize that kids in the modern era don’t have the same escapes that they once did. Those bullied at school will…
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